device
|de-vice|
B1
/dɪˈvaɪs/
tool or equipment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'device' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'devis,' where 'deviser' meant 'to divide or arrange.'
Historical Evolution
'devis' transformed into the Middle English word 'device,' and eventually became the modern English word 'device.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to divide or arrange,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a tool or piece of equipment.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment.
The device is used to measure temperature.
Synonyms
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