Commercial
/kəˈmɜːr.ʃəl/noun
Related to or engaged in commerce.
Did you know?The term 'commercial' traces back to ancient Rome, where merchants wielded immense power, shaping society and politics through trade deals and alliances.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
commercium
“Trade, dealing, or interaction between merchants.”
Old French
Old French
comercial
“Pertaining to trade; connected to the activities of merchants.”
Middle English
Middle English
comercial
“Relating to commerce, pertaining to the buying and selling of goods.”
Modern English
English
commercial
“Describing anything related to the business of commerce or trade.”
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