digital
|dig-i-tal|
B2
/ˈdɪdʒɪtəl/
technology-based
Etymology
Etymology Information
'digital' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'digitus,' where 'digitus' meant 'finger or toe.'
Historical Evolution
'digitus' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'digitalis,' and eventually became the modern English word 'digital.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'relating to fingers or toes,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to digital technology.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or using signals or information represented by discrete values (often binary).
The digital clock displays the time in numbers.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39