format

English

/ˈfɔː(ɹ).mæt/, /ˈfɔːɹ.mæt/

noun
Definitions
  • The layout of a publication or document.
  • (hence) The form of presentation of something.
  • (radio) The type of programming that a radio station broadcasts; such as a certain genre of music, news, sports, talk, etc.
  • (computing) A file type.

Etymology

Derived from French format derived from German Format (format) derived from Latin liber (book, bark, bast, free).

Origin

Latin

liber

Gloss

book, bark, bast, free

Concept
Semantic Field

Speech and language

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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