treatment
|treat/ment|
B2
/ˈtriːtmənt/
handling or care
Etymology
Etymology Information
'treatment' originates from the Old French word 'traitement', which meant 'management or handling'.
Historical Evolution
'traitement' transformed into the Middle English word 'tretement', and eventually became the modern English word 'treatment'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'management or handling', but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'manner of dealing' and 'medical care'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the manner in which someone behaves toward or deals with someone or something.
The treatment of the employees was fair and just.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40