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Etymology Definition & Meaning

etymology
noun
  1. a history of a word
  2. the study of the sources and development of words

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  • "abdominis etymology"
    AOL — AOL
  • "ablepsia etymology"
    AOL — AOL
  • "abscissa etymology"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does etymology mean?
a history of a word the study of the sources and development of words
What part of speech is etymology?
Etymology is a noun.
How many definitions does etymology have?
Etymology has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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