etymology
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/ˌetɪˈmɑːlədʒi/
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/ˌetɪˈmɒlədʒi/
noun
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The study about where words come from and how their meanings have changed over time.
In our class about the history of language, we learned about the etymology of various words, showing us how their meanings have evolved.
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The background and origin of a word.
The etymology of many English words reflects the country's history of invasions and cultural exchanges.
translation
The study about where words come from and how their meanings have changed over time.; The background and origin of a word.
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