etymology
/ˌɛtɪˈmɒlədʒi/ · noun
Meaning
- The study of the origin and historical development of words.
Etymology / origin
Borrowed through Old French and Latin from Ancient Greek roots meaning true sense and study.
- etimologie(Old French)→
- etymology (English)
- Relations: borrowed from
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