What is the etymology of the word literature?

Answer 1

From the late 14th. century, from Latin lit(t)eratura"learning, writing, grammar," originally "writing formed with letters," from lit(t)era "letter."

Answer 2

The word lit can be a verb and an adjective.

The verb form is the past tense of the verb "light".

The adjective form means to be illuminated.

Answer 3

The word "literature" comes from the Latin word "litteratura," which means "writing formed with letters." It is derived from the Latin word "littera," which means "letter of the alphabet."

Answer 4

Literature is a noun.