etymology


Definition: Meaning of, etymology in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˌɛtɪˈmɒlədʒi /

  • noun
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etymology etymologies
  1. [uncountable] the study of the origins, history, and changing meanings of words
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  2. [countable] a description of the history of a word
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etymology used in phrases