Definition of etymology in English:

etymology

nounPlural etymologies ˌɛtɪˈmɒlədʒiˌɛdəˈmɑlədʒi

mass noun

1The study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.
词源学
the decline of etymology as a linguistic discipline
Example sentencesExamples
- It is difficult to explain why well-bred people avoid certain words and expressions that are admitted by etymology and grammar.
- I share with Boshoff an interest in etymology, taxonomy and language (I don't claim to have anywhere near his kind of knowledge on the subjects though), but I didn't feel as fascinated by the work in reality as in theory.
- Based on a rough study of etymology, these words for big numbers were popularized in 17th-century France and were based on the 14th-century coinage of ‘million.’
- As a consequence of their work, 20th-century etymology is part of historical linguistics.
- But that would be to stray into fields of etymology and philology.
- He is also a big fan of rugby league, a bird watcher and is interested in etymology - the origin of words.
- Certainly, in terms of understanding etymology, syntax and grammar, a classical education is a useful qualification for a lexicographer - a job that's a combination of logic, aesthetics and problem-solving.
- From this comes new ideas on sociology, on etymology, on history, poetry, on the nature of early religion, the impact of nature and geography on society, on divine intervention and a whole host of others topics.
- I am certain I'm not the only lover of words and etymology around here.
- The bill included the fees of a firm of lawyers specialising in copyright law whose research took them into the world of etymology, the study of the sources and development of words.
- He studied at the Polytechnic College and graduated with a degree in etymology, the study of words, and now claims to have a vocabulary of around 22,000 words.
- On the one hand, he is saying that what he considers correct is determined ultimately by usage, not by etymology.
- His university lectures on etymology and linguistics were standing room only, and he invariably stayed late to answer a barrage of questions.
- So words carry memories which can be traced through etymology.
1. 1.1count noun The origin of a word and the historical development of its meaning.
  词源
  the etymology of the word ‘devil’
  Example sentencesExamples
  The card file to the left of where my father sat has definitions and etymologies of frequently used words, such as pleasure and play.
  These scholars were unanimous in dismissing the suggested etymologies for ‘Jesus’ and ‘Christ.’
  He never learnt Irish and his philological arguments tended to invoke specious homophones and improbable etymologies.
  Different etymologies have been suggested for the word, but the one that seems most probable to us is that addicts often claim that they are leaving the house to go ‘walking the dog’.
  Historians and linguists argue about its etymology, but it was possibly used as a folk name referring to northern territories.
  But the eminent Samoan chief and scholar Napoleone Tuiteleleapaga finds none of these etymologies convincing.
  Some suggested wildly imaginative similes, while others had questions about word origins and etymology.
  All words have etymologies and all ideas have pedigrees.
  One must pay attention to their origins, their etymology.
  I believe that some of the etymologies need more consideration.
  I was curious about the history and etymology of the word mosh.
  The etymologies they traced demonstrate what really happens with words, which is not what certain grammarians, structural theorists and purists assert.
  On the other hand, the etymologies of very many words are still disputed.
  Mark cites specific qualitative facts about the meanings and etymologies of particular Somali words, and speculates on what they mean for the view of the world you get through Somali lexicon and metaphoric imagery.
  They insist that Egyptian etymologies cannot be found for most Greek words, unless all known rules of vocabulary acquisition are disregarded.
  I came to think about these words and dig up their etymologies after visiting prospective colleges with my daughter.
  Synonyms
  derivation, word history, development, origin, source

Derivatives

etymologist

noun ɛtɪˈmɒlədʒɪstˌɛdəˈmɑlədʒəst

Anyway, bemused etymologists eventually tracked down the source of this confusion.
Example sentencesExamples
- While virtually every dictionary describes the origins of ‘bamboozle’ as shrouded in obscurity, a few etymologists maintain its nautical pedigree.
- An etymologist has now found that use of the term ‘software’ to describe computer programs dates back to 1958 and first appeared in a mathematics journal.
- Thorne cites several theories which have been advanced by etymologists and cookery writers, none of which is particularly plausible.
- And this is where the rules etymologists follow get rather complicated.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French ethimologie, via Latin from Greek etumologia, from etumologos 'student of etymology', from etumon, neuter singular of etumos 'true'.

Definition of etymology in US English:

etymology

nounˌɛdəˈmɑlədʒiˌedəˈmäləjē

1The study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.
词源学
the decline of etymology as a linguistic discipline
Example sentencesExamples
- Certainly, in terms of understanding etymology, syntax and grammar, a classical education is a useful qualification for a lexicographer - a job that's a combination of logic, aesthetics and problem-solving.
- Based on a rough study of etymology, these words for big numbers were popularized in 17th-century France and were based on the 14th-century coinage of ‘million.’
- He studied at the Polytechnic College and graduated with a degree in etymology, the study of words, and now claims to have a vocabulary of around 22,000 words.
- On the one hand, he is saying that what he considers correct is determined ultimately by usage, not by etymology.
- His university lectures on etymology and linguistics were standing room only, and he invariably stayed late to answer a barrage of questions.
- But that would be to stray into fields of etymology and philology.
- He is also a big fan of rugby league, a bird watcher and is interested in etymology - the origin of words.
- So words carry memories which can be traced through etymology.
- The bill included the fees of a firm of lawyers specialising in copyright law whose research took them into the world of etymology, the study of the sources and development of words.
- I share with Boshoff an interest in etymology, taxonomy and language (I don't claim to have anywhere near his kind of knowledge on the subjects though), but I didn't feel as fascinated by the work in reality as in theory.
- It is difficult to explain why well-bred people avoid certain words and expressions that are admitted by etymology and grammar.
- As a consequence of their work, 20th-century etymology is part of historical linguistics.
- From this comes new ideas on sociology, on etymology, on history, poetry, on the nature of early religion, the impact of nature and geography on society, on divine intervention and a whole host of others topics.
- I am certain I'm not the only lover of words and etymology around here.
1. 1.1 The origin of a word and the historical development of its meaning.
  词源
  the etymology of the word “devil”
  Example sentencesExamples
  All words have etymologies and all ideas have pedigrees.
  But the eminent Samoan chief and scholar Napoleone Tuiteleleapaga finds none of these etymologies convincing.
  He never learnt Irish and his philological arguments tended to invoke specious homophones and improbable etymologies.
  I came to think about these words and dig up their etymologies after visiting prospective colleges with my daughter.
  Historians and linguists argue about its etymology, but it was possibly used as a folk name referring to northern territories.
  The etymologies they traced demonstrate what really happens with words, which is not what certain grammarians, structural theorists and purists assert.
  One must pay attention to their origins, their etymology.
  I believe that some of the etymologies need more consideration.
  Different etymologies have been suggested for the word, but the one that seems most probable to us is that addicts often claim that they are leaving the house to go ‘walking the dog’.
  On the other hand, the etymologies of very many words are still disputed.
  I was curious about the history and etymology of the word mosh.
  They insist that Egyptian etymologies cannot be found for most Greek words, unless all known rules of vocabulary acquisition are disregarded.
  These scholars were unanimous in dismissing the suggested etymologies for ‘Jesus’ and ‘Christ.’
  Some suggested wildly imaginative similes, while others had questions about word origins and etymology.
  The card file to the left of where my father sat has definitions and etymologies of frequently used words, such as pleasure and play.
  Mark cites specific qualitative facts about the meanings and etymologies of particular Somali words, and speculates on what they mean for the view of the world you get through Somali lexicon and metaphoric imagery.
  Synonyms
  derivation, word history, development, origin, source

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French ethimologie, via Latin from Greek etumologia, from etumologos ‘student of etymology’, from etumon, neuter singular of etumos ‘true’.

词汇	etymology
释义	Definition of etymology in English: etymology nounPlural etymologies ˌɛtɪˈmɒlədʒiˌɛdəˈmɑlədʒi mass noun 1The study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history. 词源学 the decline of etymology as a linguistic discipline Example sentencesExamples It is difficult to explain why well-bred people avoid certain words and expressions that are admitted by etymology and grammar. I share with Boshoff an interest in etymology, taxonomy and language (I don't claim to have anywhere near his kind of knowledge on the subjects though), but I didn't feel as fascinated by the work in reality as in theory. Based on a rough study of etymology, these words for big numbers were popularized in 17th-century France and were based on the 14th-century coinage of ‘million.’ As a consequence of their work, 20th-century etymology is part of historical linguistics. But that would be to stray into fields of etymology and philology. He is also a big fan of rugby league, a bird watcher and is interested in etymology - the origin of words. Certainly, in terms of understanding etymology, syntax and grammar, a classical education is a useful qualification for a lexicographer - a job that's a combination of logic, aesthetics and problem-solving. From this comes new ideas on sociology, on etymology, on history, poetry, on the nature of early religion, the impact of nature and geography on society, on divine intervention and a whole host of others topics. I am certain I'm not the only lover of words and etymology around here. The bill included the fees of a firm of lawyers specialising in copyright law whose research took them into the world of etymology, the study of the sources and development of words. He studied at the Polytechnic College and graduated with a degree in etymology, the study of words, and now claims to have a vocabulary of around 22,000 words. On the one hand, he is saying that what he considers correct is determined ultimately by usage, not by etymology. His university lectures on etymology and linguistics were standing room only, and he invariably stayed late to answer a barrage of questions. So words carry memories which can be traced through etymology. 1.1count noun The origin of a word and the historical development of its meaning. 词源 the etymology of the word ‘devil’ Example sentencesExamples The card file to the left of where my father sat has definitions and etymologies of frequently used words, such as pleasure and play. These scholars were unanimous in dismissing the suggested etymologies for ‘Jesus’ and ‘Christ.’ He never learnt Irish and his philological arguments tended to invoke specious homophones and improbable etymologies. Different etymologies have been suggested for the word, but the one that seems most probable to us is that addicts often claim that they are leaving the house to go ‘walking the dog’. Historians and linguists argue about its etymology, but it was possibly used as a folk name referring to northern territories. But the eminent Samoan chief and scholar Napoleone Tuiteleleapaga finds none of these etymologies convincing. Some suggested wildly imaginative similes, while others had questions about word origins and etymology. All words have etymologies and all ideas have pedigrees. One must pay attention to their origins, their etymology. I believe that some of the etymologies need more consideration. I was curious about the history and etymology of the word mosh. The etymologies they traced demonstrate what really happens with words, which is not what certain grammarians, structural theorists and purists assert. On the other hand, the etymologies of very many words are still disputed. Mark cites specific qualitative facts about the meanings and etymologies of particular Somali words, and speculates on what they mean for the view of the world you get through Somali lexicon and metaphoric imagery. They insist that Egyptian etymologies cannot be found for most Greek words, unless all known rules of vocabulary acquisition are disregarded. I came to think about these words and dig up their etymologies after visiting prospective colleges with my daughter. Synonyms derivation, word history, development, origin, source Derivatives etymologist noun ɛtɪˈmɒlədʒɪstˌɛdəˈmɑlədʒəst Anyway, bemused etymologists eventually tracked down the source of this confusion. Example sentencesExamples While virtually every dictionary describes the origins of ‘bamboozle’ as shrouded in obscurity, a few etymologists maintain its nautical pedigree. An etymologist has now found that use of the term ‘software’ to describe computer programs dates back to 1958 and first appeared in a mathematics journal. Thorne cites several theories which have been advanced by etymologists and cookery writers, none of which is particularly plausible. And this is where the rules etymologists follow get rather complicated. Origin Late Middle English: from Old French ethimologie, via Latin from Greek etumologia, from etumologos 'student of etymology', from etumon, neuter singular of etumos 'true'. Definition of etymology in US English: etymology nounˌɛdəˈmɑlədʒiˌedəˈmäləjē 1The study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history. 词源学 the decline of etymology as a linguistic discipline Example sentencesExamples Certainly, in terms of understanding etymology, syntax and grammar, a classical education is a useful qualification for a lexicographer - a job that's a combination of logic, aesthetics and problem-solving. Based on a rough study of etymology, these words for big numbers were popularized in 17th-century France and were based on the 14th-century coinage of ‘million.’ He studied at the Polytechnic College and graduated with a degree in etymology, the study of words, and now claims to have a vocabulary of around 22,000 words. On the one hand, he is saying that what he considers correct is determined ultimately by usage, not by etymology. His university lectures on etymology and linguistics were standing room only, and he invariably stayed late to answer a barrage of questions. But that would be to stray into fields of etymology and philology. He is also a big fan of rugby league, a bird watcher and is interested in etymology - the origin of words. So words carry memories which can be traced through etymology. The bill included the fees of a firm of lawyers specialising in copyright law whose research took them into the world of etymology, the study of the sources and development of words. I share with Boshoff an interest in etymology, taxonomy and language (I don't claim to have anywhere near his kind of knowledge on the subjects though), but I didn't feel as fascinated by the work in reality as in theory. It is difficult to explain why well-bred people avoid certain words and expressions that are admitted by etymology and grammar. As a consequence of their work, 20th-century etymology is part of historical linguistics. From this comes new ideas on sociology, on etymology, on history, poetry, on the nature of early religion, the impact of nature and geography on society, on divine intervention and a whole host of others topics. I am certain I'm not the only lover of words and etymology around here. 1.1 The origin of a word and the historical development of its meaning. 词源 the etymology of the word “devil” Example sentencesExamples All words have etymologies and all ideas have pedigrees. But the eminent Samoan chief and scholar Napoleone Tuiteleleapaga finds none of these etymologies convincing. He never learnt Irish and his philological arguments tended to invoke specious homophones and improbable etymologies. I came to think about these words and dig up their etymologies after visiting prospective colleges with my daughter. Historians and linguists argue about its etymology, but it was possibly used as a folk name referring to northern territories. The etymologies they traced demonstrate what really happens with words, which is not what certain grammarians, structural theorists and purists assert. One must pay attention to their origins, their etymology. I believe that some of the etymologies need more consideration. Different etymologies have been suggested for the word, but the one that seems most probable to us is that addicts often claim that they are leaving the house to go ‘walking the dog’. On the other hand, the etymologies of very many words are still disputed. I was curious about the history and etymology of the word mosh. They insist that Egyptian etymologies cannot be found for most Greek words, unless all known rules of vocabulary acquisition are disregarded. These scholars were unanimous in dismissing the suggested etymologies for ‘Jesus’ and ‘Christ.’ Some suggested wildly imaginative similes, while others had questions about word origins and etymology. The card file to the left of where my father sat has definitions and etymologies of frequently used words, such as pleasure and play. Mark cites specific qualitative facts about the meanings and etymologies of particular Somali words, and speculates on what they mean for the view of the world you get through Somali lexicon and metaphoric imagery. Synonyms derivation, word history, development, origin, source Origin Late Middle English: from Old French ethimologie, via Latin from Greek etumologia, from etumologos ‘student of etymology’, from etumon, neuter singular of etumos ‘true’.
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