Product
/ˈprɒd.ʌkt/noun
An item or substance produced through a process, often for sale or use.
Did you know?The term 'product' originally referred to something brought forth or produced in a mystical sense, implying creation and transformation—a nod to the alchemical roots of crafting.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*pro-
“forward, in favor of”
Latin
Latin
productus
“brought forth, produced”
Old French
Old French
produit
“something produced or brought forth”
Middle English
Middle English
producte
“a thing produced, especially in commerce”
Modern English
English
product
“an item created through a process, often in commerce or manufacturing”
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