Etymologizing — synonyms, definition

1. etymologizing (Noun)

2 synonyms
derivation deriving
1 definition

etymologizing (Noun) — (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase.

2 types of
account explanation

2. etymologizing (Verb)

1 synonym
etymologising
2 definitions

etymologizing (Verb) — Give the etymology, derivation or suggest an etymology (for a word). ex. "The linguist probably etymologized the words incorrectly" ex. "Although he is not trained in this, his hobby is etymologizing"

etymologizing (Verb) — (linguistics) construct the history of words.

5 types of
constructing deriving educing reconstructing retracing
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