Vehicle
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/ˈviːəkl/
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/ˈviːɪkl/
(vehicle)
means of transport
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Vehicle' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'vehiculum,' where 'vehere' meant 'to carry.'
Historical Evolution
'Vehiculum' transformed into the Old French word 'vehicule,' and eventually became the modern English word 'vehicle' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a means of conveyance,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a means of transporting people or goods, especially on land, such as a car, truck, or cart.
The vehicle was parked outside the house.
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Noun 2
a medium through which something is expressed, achieved, or displayed.
Art can be a vehicle for social change.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45
