invested
UK[ɪnˈvɛstɪd]US[ɪnˈvɛstɪd]
adj
having put money into financial schemes, shares, or property with the expectation of achieving a profit.
adj
having devoted time, effort, or energy to a particular undertaking with the expectation of a worthwhile result.
Morpheme Breakdown
in
vest
ed
in
in
vest
clothe
ed
adjective suffix
Etymology
the word 'invested' originates from the latin verb investire, meaning "to clothe, surround, or cover". this literal sense of putting on garments was metaphorically extended in italian (investire) and later middle french to signify endowing someone with authority or rank, as if clothing them in the insignia of office. in the 17th century, the financial meaning emerged, likening the commitment of money to an enterprise to the act of clothing or enveloping it with resources. the modern senses—both financial and figurative—retain this core concept of putting resources (money, time, effort) into something, thereby becoming clothed in or committed to its outcome.
Analysis
Structure: in (in) + vest (clothe) + ed (adjective suffix)
in: latin origin, a prefix meaning "in, into, on".
vest: latin origin (from vestire, to clothe), the root conveying the sense of putting on or being clothed in something.
ed: old english origin, a suffix used to form adjectives from verbs, indicating a state or condition.
Examples
she is heavily invested in government bonds.
he felt deeply invested in the success of the community project.
the invested capital began to yield returns after five years.