Where does “database” come from?

Database derives from English data and English base, ultimately from Latin dō meaning "to give."

database (English): A collection of organized information in a...

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	English	Base	—
2	Middle English	base	A foundation or base; the bottom of a building;...
3	Old French	base	base
4	Latin	basis	A pedestal, foot, base; basis, foundation; The...
5	Ancient Greek	βάσις	step; rhythm; foot
6	Proto-Hellenic	gʷə́tis	step
7	Proto-Indo-European	gʷémtis	step, act of walking
8	Proto-Indo-European	gʷem-	to step

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