instantiate

[ in-stan-shee-eyt ]

verb (used with object)

, in·stan·ti·at·ed, in·stan·ti·at·ing.

1. to provide an instance of or concrete evidence in support of (a theory, concept, claim, or the like).

instantiate

/ ɪnˈstænʃɪˌeɪt /

verb

1. tr to represent by an instance

Other Words From

• in·stanti·ation noun
• in·stanti·ative adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of instantiate¹

First recorded in 1945–50; from Medieval Latin īnstantia “example supporting a general proposition,” from Latin īnstanti-, taken as a combining form of īnstantia “presence, urgency, urgent supplication, steadfastness”; instance, -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of instantiate¹

C20: from Latin instantia (see instance ) + -ate ¹