Where does “mode” come from?

Mode comes from Latin modus, derived from Proto-Indo-European med-, a root relating to measurement or consideration.

mode (English): One of several ancient Greek scales; One of...

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	French	mode	fashion, trend; method, means, way, mode; mode,...
2	Middle French	mode	—
3	Old French	mode	—
4	Latin	modus	measure; bound, limit; manner , way , method
5	Proto-Indo-European	mēd-	—
6	Proto-Indo-European	med-	to measure; to give advice; healing

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