etymologies

Noun

The study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.

ریشه

From the Greek word 'etumologia', from 'etumon', true sense, and 'logia', study.

مثال

• The etymologies of some words are more obvious than others.
• He is studying the etymologies of the English language.
• The etymologies of many scientific terms are based on Latin or Greek roots.

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