English word instrument comes from Latin instruo, and later Latin -mentum (Instrument, medium, or result of; e.g. monumentum.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| instruo | Latin (lat) | (military) I draw up (in battle formation), array, set in order, form.. I arrange, organise or organize, plan; devise.. I build in or into, insert; erect, construct.. I prepare (for), provide (for), make ready, set up, furnish, provide, equip, fit out, procure.. I provide with information, teach, inform, instruct. |
| -mentum | Latin (lat) | Instrument, medium, or result of; e.g. monumentum. |
| instrument | Old French (fro) | |
| instrument | English (en) | (figuratively) A person used as a mere tool for achieving a goal.. (legal) A legal document, such as a contract, deed, trust, mortgage, power, indenture, or will.. A device used to produce music.. A means or agency for achieving an effect.. A measuring or displaying device.. A tool, implement used for manipulation or measurement. (transitive) To apply measuring devices.. (transitive) To [...] |