'investment' originates from the Latin word 'investire,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'vestire' meant 'to clothe.'

'investire' transformed into the Old French word 'investir,' and eventually became the modern English word 'investment' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to clothe or cover,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'putting money into something for profit.'