template
|tem-plate|
B2
/ˈtɛm.plət/
pattern guide
Etymology
Etymology Information
'template' originates from the French word 'templet', which was a diminutive of 'temple', meaning 'a piece of wood or metal used as a pattern'.
Historical Evolution
'templet' transformed into the English word 'template', retaining its meaning as a pattern or guide.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a piece of wood or metal used as a pattern', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a pre-designed document or file used as a starting point'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a pre-designed document or file used as a starting point for a particular application so that the format does not have to be recreated each time it is used.
The designer used a template to create the website layout.
Synonyms
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