philological
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/ˌfɪləˈlɑːdʒɪkl/
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/ˌfɪləˈlɒdʒɪkl/
adjective
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related to the study of the historical development of languages
The professor's philological research focused on the evolution of the English language.
translation
related to the study of the historical development of languages