Installation

Definition

The action or process of installing someone or something, or being installed.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/
• Respelling: in-stuh-LAY-shun (with "in" as in "tin," "stuh" as in "sofa," "LAY" as in "say," and "shun" as in "nation")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/
• Respelling: in-stuh-LAY-shun (with "in" as in "tin," "stuh" as in "sofa," "LAY" as in "say," and "shun" as in "nation")

In both dialects, "installation" places the primary stress on the third syllable, "LAY." The pronunciation is the same across both American and British English, focusing on the clear articulation of "in-stuh-LAY-shun."

Etymology

The word "installation" comes from the Latin "installare", derived from "in-" (in) + "stallum" (stall or stand). Historically, it referred to the act of placing someone in a position or office. Over time, it evolved to include the setting up or fixing of equipment or machinery in place.

Derivatives

• Install (verb)
• Installer (noun)
• Installed (adjective)
• Installing (verb, present participle)
• Installment (noun)

Synonyms

• Setting up
• Establishment
• Implementation

Antonyms

• Removal
• Dismantling
• Uninstallation

Usage

"Installation" is commonly used in contexts involving the setting up or putting in place of equipment, systems, or artworks.

Related Terms

• Setup
• Placement
• Embedment
• Mounting
• Affixation

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Installation (Noun, General): The action or process of installing something.
  • Example: "The installation of the new software took several hours."

• Installation (Noun, State): The state of being installed.
  • Example: "The installation is now complete, and the system is operational."

• Installation (Noun, Art): A large-scale public artwork or artistic setup, often temporary and designed for a particular space.
  • Example: "The museum's new installation features interactive digital displays."

Note: While "installation" commonly refers to the act of setting something up, in modern contexts, it can also pertain to various specialized meanings in the world of art, military, and ceremonies.