Update etymology

English

English word update comes from English date, English up-

Etymology of update

Detailed word origin of update

Dictionary entry Language Definition
date English (en) The date palm.. The fruit of the date palm, Phoenix dactylifera, somewhat in the shape of an olive, containing a soft, sweet pulp and enclosing a hard kernel. (intransitive) To become old, especially in such a way as to fall out of fashion, become less appealing or attractive, etc.. (intransitive, with from) To have beginning; to begin; to be dated or reckoned.. (reciprocal, by extension) To [...]
up- English (en) Used to indicate higher position or direction, literally or figuratively.. Used to indicate increase.
update English (en) A change in information, a modification of existing or known data.. A modification of something to a more recent, up-to-date version; (in software) a minor upgrade.. A version of something which is newer than other versions.. An additional piece of information. An addition to existing information.. An advisement providing more up-to-date information than currently known. (transitive) To [...]

Words with the same origin as update

Descendants of up-

upgrade