Language
etymology
noun
Definition
The study of the origin and historical development of words.
In a sentence
“Understanding the etymology of scientific terms helps students decode unfamiliar vocabulary.”
Synonyms
word historyword originsword derivation
Common collocations
- word etymology
- trace the etymology
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