investments

noun

the ceremonial act of clothing someone in the insignia of an office

the act of putting on robes or vestments

outer layer or covering of an organ or part or organism

the commitment of something other than money (time, energy, or effort) to a project with the expectation of some worthwhile result

money that is invested with an expectation of profit

the act of investing

Roots

vestisvest- · Latin · garment, clothing

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The word investments breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root vest-, from Latin vestis (“garment, clothing”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.