English word model comes from Latin modus, and later Middle French (ca. 1400-1600) modelle (Model; replica; reconstruction. Template; model.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| modus | Latin (lat) | (grammar) mood, mode. Bound, limit. Manner, method, way. Measure. |
| modulo | Latin (lat) | |
| *modellus | Vulgar Latin (la-vul) | |
| modello | Old Italian (it-oit) | |
| modelle | Middle French (ca. 1400-1600) (frm) | Model; replica; reconstruction. Template; model. |
| model | English (en) | (intransitive) To be a model of any kind.. (intransitive) To make a model or models.. (transitive) To create from a substance such as clay.. (transitive) To display for others to see, especially in regard to wearing clothing while performing the role of a fashion model.. (transitive) To make a miniature model of.. (transitive) To use as an object in the creation of a forecast or model. [...] |