Entertaiment is a form of euphoria, in which we forget our problems and wish that the moment lasts forever. It is an activity that gives us pleasure and makes us feel that we are not the only ones enjoying it. Entertaiment can take many forms and is highly individualized. One person’s entertainment is another’s torture or oppression. It is also possible that what appears to be entertainment may actually be a way of gaining insight or intellectual growth. Entertaiment is an umbrella term that includes art, drama, film, music, games, sports, and other pastimes. The word entertains derives from the Latin intertenere, which means to hold inside or to maintain. It is related to the Indo-European root ten, which can mean “to stretch.”
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