How do you explain all the words that contain the suffix -ment which have nothing to do with the mind?
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Instrument - Etymology, Origin & Meaning
Late 13c. origin: from Old French and Latin instrumentum, meaning a tool or device; denotes a musical instrument or apparatus for producing sound.www.etymonline.com
Give us an example of a word ending in ment that doesn't pertain to the mind. Exclude the word government since that's the topic of our discussion.