Entertaiment is a complex word, but one which has many layers of meaning. It is an idea which carries with it the potential to create pleasure, promote learning, and have a negative effect on people or society. It also has the potential to transcend various forms of media and demonstrate a capacity for creative remix. The word entertaiment is derived from the Latin prefix inter, and the suffix tenere, meaning to hold inside. It is related to the Indo-European root ten, which means to stretch, or to make elongated. [1] T E News (Fall 2011). Entertaiment. [2] Entertaiment is a term used in a variety of ways in contemporary culture, including: [3] See the article on Entertainment for more information on this topic.