instrumental

Middle English

/instriu̯mɛnˈtaːl/

adjective
Definitions
  • Resembling an instrument in role; instrumental serving as a means
  • Resembling an instrument in use i.e. being used as a tool
  • Resembling a (specific kind of) instrument in appearance.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin instrumentalis affix from Middle English instrument.

Origin

Middle English

instrument

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