implement
|im/ple/ment|
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/ˈɪmpləmənt/
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/ˈɪmplɪmənt/
putting into effect
Etymology
Etymology Information
'implement' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'implēmentum,' where 'implēre' meant 'to fill up.'
Historical Evolution
'implēmentum' transformed into the Old French word 'emplement,' and eventually became the modern English word 'implement' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to fill up or complete,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'tool' and 'to execute.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a tool, utensil, or other piece of equipment used for a particular purpose.
The farmer used a simple implement to till the soil.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40