What Is Entertaiment?

Entertaiment is a powerful force that can stimulate learning and bring joy, but it can also have negative impacts if not properly regulated. [1] Moreover, the definition of what constitutes entertainment varies by culture and context, which has led to the existence of a vast body of familiar themes, images, and structures that have proven to be highly resilient.

The word entertaiment is derived from the medieval Latin inter tenere, with the prefix inter meaning “inside” and the suffix tenere referring to holding something inside. It is an extension of the Indo-European root ten, which means to stretch or expand.