institute
UK[ˈɪnstɪtjuːt]US[ˈɪnstɪtuːt]
n
an organization created for a particular purpose, especially research, education, or professional development.
n
a building or complex where such an organization is based.
v
to introduce, establish, or start something, such as a system, rule, or legal proceedings.
Morpheme Breakdown
in
stitute
in
in, into, on
stitute
to set up, establish, cause to stand
Etymology
the word 'institute' originates from the latin verb instituere, meaning 'to set up, establish, appoint'. this verb itself is a compound of the prefix in- ('in, into, on') and the verb statuere ('to cause to stand, set up'), which is derived from stare ('to stand'). the core semantic logic is of causing something to stand in place or be set into operation. this literal sense of establishing something firmly evolved into the modern meanings: as a noun, it denotes an organization or building that has been established for a specific purpose; as a verb, it refers to the act of initiating or introducing such a system or practice.
Analysis
Structure: in + stitute
in- (latin origin, meaning 'in, into, on'), stitute (from latin statuere, meaning 'to set up, establish, cause to stand').
Examples
she works at a leading medical research institute.
the new art institute will open its doors to the public next month.
the government plans to institute a series of reforms to the education system.