convening
UK[kənˈviːnɪŋ]US[kənˈviːnɪŋ]
v
(present participle) The act of calling people together for a formal meeting or gathering.
Morpheme Breakdown
con
vene
ing
con
together
vene
come
ing
verb suffix
Etymology
The word "convening" originates from the Latin verb convenire, which is a compound of con- (together) and venire (to come). This literal meaning of "coming together" was used in classical Latin for gatherings, assemblies, or agreements. It entered Middle English via Old French convenir, retaining the core sense of assembling. The modern abstract meaning, specifically the formal act of calling a meeting into session, evolved directly from this foundational idea of people coming together for a shared purpose.
Analysis
Structure: con (together) + vene (come) + ing (verb suffix)
- con: A Latin prefix meaning "together, with".
- vene: A root from the Latin verb venire, meaning "to come".
- ing: An English suffix forming the present participle of verbs.
Examples
The chairperson is responsible for convening the board meeting quarterly.
They are convening a special session of parliament to address the crisis.
The process of convening all the experts from different time zones took considerable effort.