Datos
/ˈdeɪ.tɒs/noun
A term used in various contexts to refer to data or information.
Did you know?The root of 'data' connects to the Latin word 'dare', meaning 'to give', highlighting the power of information as a gift.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
datum
“Something given, a fact or piece of information.”
Late Middle Ages
Latin
data
“The plural form of datum, signifying multiple pieces of given information.”
17th Century
English
data
“Adopted from Latin, referring to facts collected for analysis.”
Modern English
English
data
“Used both as singular and plural, encompassing all forms of digital information.”