Where does “installation” come from?
Installation comes from Middle French installation, derived from Latin installatio, meaning the act of placing or setting in position.
installation (English): An act of installing; Something installed,...
Definitions
- An act of installing; Something installed,...
Ancestry of “installation”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle French | installation | — |
| 2 | Medieval Latin | installatio | — |