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What is the meaning of the word 'engine'?
The word 'engine' comes from the Latin 'ingenerare', meaning 'to create'.
How was the word 'ingen' spelled in English?
The word 'ingen' was spelled 'engine' in English.
What were people called who designed creative things?
People who designed creative things were known as 'engine-ers'.
What is the definition of an engineer?
An engineer is a creative, ingenious person.
What do engineers do?
Engineers create (i.e., design) ingenious solutions to societal problems.
Match the following words with their meanings:
Ingenerare = To create Ingenium = The product of genius Engineer = A creative, ingenious person Design Thinking = A course at MIT WORLD PEACE UNIVERSITY
Match the following dates with the corresponding events:
04-10-2023 = Design Thinking Laboratory 10/4/2023 = Origin of The Word -Engineer
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Engineer = Person who designs creative things Engine = Derived from the Latin word 'ingenerare' Design Thinking = Course at MIT WORLD PEACE UNIVERSITY MEC1046B = Course code for Design Thinking at MIT WORLD PEACE UNIVERSITY
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Engineer = Person who creates ingenious solutions to societal problems Technology = Has made the speed of change phenomenal in recent years Design Thinking = Course that involves creating ingenious solutions MEC1046B = Code for a course at MIT WORLD PEACE UNIVERSITY
Match the following Latin words with their English translations:
Ingenerare = To create Ingenium = The product of genius Engine = Derived from the Latin word for creation Engineer = Person who creates ingenious things
Test your knowledge on the origin of the word "engineer" in this quiz. Explore the Latin roots and meaning behind the word that is synonymous with creation and innovation.
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