Question

select the etymology in this dictionary entry. instrument \in - struh - muhnt\\ noun pl instruments 1. a device used to produce music: vicky plays the french horn, which is a brass instrument. 2. a tool used for delicate or precise work: the company specializes in surgical instruments such as scalpels, clamps, and needles. 3. a means by which something is done: some argue that the media is an instrument for social change. — from latin (instrumentum)

Explanation:

Etymology refers to the origin and historical development of a word. In a dictionary entry, it is typically presented at the end, often indicating the language (like Latin here) and the original form (instrumentum).

Answer:

from Latin (instrumentum)