machine
|ma-chine|
B1
/məˈʃiːn/
device with moving parts
Etymology
Etymology Information
'machine' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'machina,' where 'machina' meant 'device or instrument.'
Historical Evolution
'machina' transformed into the French word 'machine,' and eventually became the modern English word 'machine' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'device or instrument,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a device with moving parts that uses power to perform a particular task.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35
