Device
/dɪˈvaɪs/noun
A thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electronic invention.
Did you know?The term 'device' comes from the Latin 'disponere', meaning 'to arrange', which also implies a sense of plotting or scheming.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
disponere
“to arrange, set in order, plot”
Old French
Old French
devis
“a plan or scheme, often implying a clever or cunning nature”
Middle English
Middle English
devis
“a device or invention, typically with a crafty connotation”
Modern English
English
device
“an implement or gadget designed for a specific purpose, maintaining a hint of cunning or cleverness”