Entertaiment — the broad spectrum of artistic, recreational, and social activities that serve a variety of purposes, from escapism to education, catharsis to cerebral engagement — is a multifaceted universe that reflects the complexities of human emotion and intellect. It ranges from the intimate, intimate experience of reading a good book to attending a concert or theatrical performance; from eating at a fun restaurant to hosting a party for hundreds; from playing a video game to engaging in strategic thinking with friends. It is also highly flexible, with art forms ranging from music and film to dance and architecture. The word is derived from intertenere, an old Latin prefix that means “inside,” and tenere, the root of the verb to hold.