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Entertaiment is a complex and diverse term with many interpretations, but its core meaning is the pursuit of enjoyment. It can range from light amusement to intense concentration, and it is an important part of the human experience. It can foster creativity, stimulate learning, or even have negative consequences if left unchecked [1].

The word entertainment comes from the Latin intertenere, which means “to hold inside.” The prefix inter translates as “inside,” and the suffix tenere means to stretch. Interestingly, it is also the root of TEN, which stands for Transformational Entertainment News.

This article originally appeared in the Fall 2011 issue of T E News.