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Word Forms of “Data”
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Word Family of Data
What is the noun of data? — data
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The research data shows a clear trend in recent years. B1
- Companies collect personal data to improve their services. B1
- Statistical data indicates that online shopping has increased significantly. B2
Origin and Word Formation of Data
From Latin datum (plural data), meaning 'given thing'.
Technically plural of 'datum', but treated as singular in modern English.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Data
Wrong: He gathered much data on the topic.
Correct: He gathered a lot of data on the topic.
Use 'a lot of' with uncountable nouns; 'much' works but is less natural in speech.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Data
What are the word forms of “data”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “data”?
“data” is primarily a noun. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “data” come from?
From Latin datum (plural data), meaning 'given thing'.