The term 'Computer' is derived from__________?
Correct answer: A. Latin
- A. Latin
- B. German
- C. French
- D. Arabic
Explanation
The word computer comes from the Latin computare, meaning to calculate or reckon. This origin relates to the machine's early association with numerical calculation.
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