That
/ðæt/noun
A pronoun used to refer to a specific thing or person previously mentioned.
Did you know?The word 'that' has roots in a term used to draw attention or emphasize something significant, hinting at its power in manifestation and intention.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*tḗ
“A demonstrative pronoun meaning 'the one' or 'that one'.”
Old English
OE
þæt
“Used as a demonstrative pronoun, meaning 'that' or 'the'.”
Middle English
ME
that
“Retained the same function as a demonstrative pronoun.”
Modern English
English
that
“Continues to serve as a pronoun for specific references.”