2006-08-30 15:47:31 · 7 answers · asked by killakickboxer 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
etymology refers to the history and origins of words. Like how etymology comes from Ancient Greek - etymos (truth) and logos (reason). It means to reason the true meaning of words.
2006-08-30 15:50:44 · answer #1 · answered by Charles D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Etymology is the study of origins of words through comparison with other languages.
2006-08-30 15:53:29 · answer #2 · answered by Lov'n IT! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Etymology is the study of the origins of words. Through old texts and comparison with other languages, etymologists reconstruct the history of words — when they entered a language, from what source, and how their form and meaning changed.
2006-08-30 15:52:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-08-07 20:11:00 · answer #4 · answered by Augustine 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-30 15:50:14 · answer #5 · answered by eddiervc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the study of words - their histories, roots and origins
2006-08-30 16:21:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the study of words
2006-08-30 15:51:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋