Template
/ˈtɛmplɪt/noun
A preset format used as a guide for creating something.
Did you know?The term 'template' originates from the Latin 'templatus', which relates to temples—places believed to connect the earthly to the divine, echoing the idea of creating from a sacred blueprint.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*tem-
“to cut or to carve, suggesting the idea of shaping or forming.”
Latin
Latin
templatus
“a carved or shaped model, specifically referring to a structure or place of worship.”
Old French
Old French
templet
“a small temple or a model used for shaping.”
15th Century
Middle English
templat
“a pattern or model used in crafting or construction.”
Modern English
English
template
“a standardized guide or model for creating documents or designs.”
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