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   etymology

   /ˌɛtɪˈmɒlədʒi/

   noun

   • 1. the study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history: "the decline of etymology as a linguistic discipline"
   • ▪ the origin of a word and the historical development of its meaning: "the etymology of the word ‘devil’"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French ethimologie, via Latin from Greek etumologia, from etumologos ‘student of etymology’, from etumon, neuter singular of etumos ‘true’.

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   • 1. etymologist noun

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   How do etymologists study the origins of words?

   • Etymologists apply a number of methods to study the origins of words, some of which are: Philological research. Changes in the form and meaning of the word can be traced with the aid of older texts, if such are available. Making use of dialectological data.

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   What does etymology mean?

   • The etymology of etymology itself is relatively straightforward. Etymon means "origin of a word" in Latin, and comes from the Greek word etymon, meaning "literal meaning of a word according to its origin." Greek etymon in turn comes from etymos, which means "true." Be careful not to confuse etymology with the similar-sounding entomology.

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   What is the difference between etymon and entomology?

   • Etymon means "origin of a word" in Latin, and comes from the Greek word etymon, meaning "literal meaning of a word according to its origin." Greek etymon in turn comes from etymos, which means "true." Be careful not to confuse etymology with the similar-sounding entomology. Entomon means "insect" in Greek, and entomology is the study of bugs.

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   When did etymology start?

   • One of the earliest philosophical texts of the Classical Greek period to address etymology was the Socratic dialogue Cratylus ( c. 360 BCE) by Plato. During much of the dialogue, Socrates makes guesses as to the origins of many words, including the names of the gods. In his Odes Pindar spins complimentary etymologies to flatter his patrons.

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › etymologyEtymology Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   : the history of a linguistic form (such as a word) shown by tracing its development since its earliest recorded occurrence in the language where it is found, by tracing its transmission from one language to another, by analyzing it into its component parts, by identifying its cognates in other languages, or by tracing it and its cognates to a c...

4. www.etymonline.comEtymonline - Online Etymology Dictionary

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   Learn the origin and history of English words, phrases, and idioms from this comprehensive and reliable source. Etymologies are not definitions, but explanations of what words meant and sounded in the past.

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6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › etymologyETYMOLOGY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Etymology is the study of the origin and history of words, or a study of this type relating to one particular word. Learn more about etymology from Cambridge Dictionary, including pronunciation, translations, and examples.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › EtymologyEtymology - Wikipedia

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   Etymology (/ ˌ ɛ t ɪ ˈ m ɒ l ə dʒ i /, ET-im-OL-ə-jee) is the scientific study of the origin and evolution of a word's semantic meaning across time, including its constituent morphemes and phonemes.

8. www.etymonline.com › word › etymologyetymology | Etymology of etymology by etymonline

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   Apr 27, 2024 · Learn the origin and meaning of the word etymology, which means "study of the true sense of a word". Explore the history, sources, and examples of etymology and related terms, such as folk-etymology and etymologicon.

9. www.britannica.com › topic › etymologyEtymology | Word Origins, Language History, Semantics

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   Etymology is the study of the history and origin of words and their elements. Learn about the methods, principles, and examples of etymology from Britannica's articles and experts.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › etymologyETYMOLOGY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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    Etymology is the study of the origin and history of words, or a study of this type relating to one particular word. Learn more about etymology, see examples, and explore related words and phrases in the Cambridge Dictionary.