'corporate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'corporatus,' where 'corpor-' meant 'body.' 'Produced' comes from Latin 'producere,' where 'pro-' meant 'forward' and 'ducere' meant 'to lead.'

'corporatus' transformed into the Old French word 'corporatif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'corporate.' 'Producere' transformed into the Old French word 'produire,' and eventually became the modern English word 'produce.'

Initially, 'corporate' meant 'united in one body,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'related to a corporation.' 'Produced' has largely retained its original meaning of 'to bring forth or create.'