Etymology

Definition:

Etymology refers to the study of the origins and historical development of words, including their meanings, forms, and relationships with other words.

Etymology:

The word “etymology” originates from the Greek word “etymologia,” which combines “etymon,” meaning “true sense,” and “logia,” meaning “study of.”

Description:

Etymology involves tracing the history of words back to their earliest known sources, often through analysis of ancient languages, historical texts, and linguistic changes over time.