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Ethimiology

Noun:

The study of the origins and historical development of words and languages.

Example sentence: Ethimiology helps linguists trace the roots of languages and understand the evolution of words.

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• Etymology Dictionary
• Word Origins Book

Adjective:

Describing something that relates to the study or origins of words and languages.

Example sentence: The linguist had an extensive collection of ethimiological books in her library.

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• Etymology Textbook
• Linguistics Reference Book

Adverb:

In a manner that pertains to the study of the origins and historical development of words and languages.

Example sentence: She analyzed the language ethimiologically, searching for clues to its ancient roots.

Related terms:

• Etymology
• Historical Linguistics