Definition of page

The word "page" has its roots in the ancient Roman Empire. The Latin word "pagina" referred to a book's leaf or an individual sheet of papyrus. This Latin term was derived from the Greek word "πηγή" (pēgē), meaning "origin" or "source", possibly due to the idea that the first leaf or page in a book was the beginning or foundation of the text within. As the art of bookmaking evolved, the term "pagina" entered Middle English as "page", referring to a single leaf or leaf-like section of a book. Over time, the definition of a "page" expanded to include not only the physical object but also the content or material contained within it. Today, the word "page" remains a fundamental concept in publishing, computing, and design, often used to describe both the physical and digital mediums of written communication.