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/striːm/
continuous flow
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stream' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'strēam', where 'strēam' meant 'a course of water'.
Historical Evolution
'strēam' changed from Old English word 'strēam' and eventually became the modern English word 'stream'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a course of water', but over time it evolved into its current meanings including 'a continuous flow of data'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small, narrow river.
The stream flows through the forest.
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Noun 2
a continuous flow of liquid, air, or gas.
A stream of water poured from the faucet.
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