translation
|trans-la-tion|
/trænzˈleɪʃən/
conversion of language
Etymology
'translation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'translatio,' where 'trans-' meant 'across' and 'latus' meant 'carried.'
'translatio' transformed into the Old French word 'translacion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'translation' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'the act of carrying across,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'converting text from one language to another.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of translating words or text from one language into another.
The translation of the novel took several months.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Noun 2
the act of changing something from one form to another.
The translation of the design into a real product was challenging.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40