investment
|in-vest-ment|
B2
/ɪnˈvɛstmənt/
putting money into something for profit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'investment' originates from the Latin word 'investire,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'vestire' meant 'to clothe.'
Historical Evolution
'investire' transformed into the Old French word 'investir,' and eventually became the modern English word 'investment' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to clothe or cover,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'putting money into something for profit.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the action or process of investing money for profit or material result.
Real estate is often considered a good investment.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35