Exciting or dangerous experiences or enterprises, often involving exploration or risk-taking.
From Old French 'aventure' meaning 'chance, accident, risk,' from Latin 'adventura' (things about to happen), from 'advenire' 'to arrive.' Originally meant 'chance occurrence' before evolving to mean exciting undertakings.
The word 'adventure' originally implied uncertainty and risk rather than excitement - medieval 'adventures' were often unwelcome surprises. The positive connotation developed during the Age of Exploration when dangerous journeys led to discovery and wealth.
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