installations
|in/stal/la/tions|
B2
/ɪnˌstælˈeɪʃənz/
(installation)
setting up or placing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'installation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'installare,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'stallare' meant 'to place.'
Historical Evolution
'installare' transformed into the French word 'installer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'installation' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to place into a position,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'setting up equipment' and 'a facility.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of installing something, such as equipment or machinery.
The installation of the new software took several hours.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41