📚etymology

noun
/ˌɛtɪˈmɒlədʒi/

Meaning

The study of the origin of words and how their meanings and forms have evolved.

Example Sentences

The etymology of the word 'salary' comes from the Latin word for salt.

Synonyms

word history, derivation, origin, linguistics

Antonyms

semantics, usage

Collocations

etymology of a word, study etymology, linguistic etymology, word etymology

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