Entertaiment is a word that has a broad etymology. Besides being an abbreviation of T E News (Te stands for Transformational Entertainment), the word has also been derived from Medieval Latin intertenere and Indo-European root ten. The etymology of these words indicates that the idea behind entertainment is to provide amusement, diversion and enjoyment. But one can also argue that entertainment is a form of socialization, and that it can contribute to psychological and intellectual growth. Regardless of its broader meaning, many familiar forms of entertainment have remained constant over time. They have also proven to be highly resilient against cultural and technological change.
