Information
/ˌɪn.fərˈmeɪ.ʃən/noun
Data that is processed, organized, or structured to provide meaning.
Did you know?The Latin root of 'information', 'informare', means 'to give form to', linking knowledge with the power of creation and transformation.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
informare
“to shape, give form to, or educate.”
Old French
Old French
informacion
“the act of informing or knowledge imparted.”
Middle English
Middle English
informacioun
“the process of acquiring knowledge or understanding.”
Modern English
Modern English
information
“knowledge communicated or received concerning a particular fact or circumstance.”