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event-based

adj · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Synonym of event-driven.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, programming, sciences

Examples

  • event-based programming

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: event-driven

Antonyms: none provided

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adj

Meaning 2

Taken only when sexual activity creates a risk; on demand.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: lifestyle, sex, sexuality

Examples

  • event-based PrEP

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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adj

Meaning 3

Pertaining to exposure (to toxic substances, radiation, etc.) that results from a (usually accidental) event, as opposed to chronic or regularly-occurring exposure.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: public health

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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adj

Meaning 4

Pertaining to training that involves simulated situations as opposed to drill in specific skills.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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