Item
/ˈaɪ.təm/noun
A single thing, article, or entry in a list.
Did you know?In medieval Latin, item was used like a bookkeeping spellword to introduce each new point, which is why it became tied to separate entries and counted objects.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
item
“also, likewise; in addition”
Middle English
English
item
“also; moreover, likewise”
14th Century
English
item
“a separate point or article in a list or account”
Modern English
English
item
“a distinct thing, article, or entry”