fashion

English

/ˈfæʃən/

noun
Definitions
  • (countable) A current (constantly changing) trend, favored for frivolous rather than practical, logical, or intellectual reasons.
  • (uncountable) Popular trends.
  • (countable) A style or manner in which something is done.
  • The make or form of anything; the style, shape, appearance, or mode of structure; pattern, model; workmanship; execution.
  • (dated) Polite, fashionable, or genteel life; social position; good breeding.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English facioun derived from fechoun derived from Latin factiō (a group of people acting together, a making, a political faction, making, doing).

Origin

Latin

factiō

Gloss

a group of people acting together, a making, a political faction, making, doing

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