display
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B1
/dɪˈspleɪ/
show or exhibit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'display' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'despleier,' where 'des-' meant 'apart' and 'pleier' meant 'to fold.'
Historical Evolution
'despleier' transformed into the Middle English word 'displayen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'display.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to unfold or spread out,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to show or exhibit something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a visual representation or exhibition of something.
The museum had a display of ancient artifacts.
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