Etymology of the English word tedium
the English word
tediumderived from the Latin word
taedium (disagreeable, offensive quality; object of loathing; sadness, grief; sickness; weariness, tedium, boredom)
derived from the Latin word
taedere (be tired, weary, sick)
Date
The earliest known usage of tedium in English dates from the 17th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
