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1. (v.t.) etymologize
to trace the history of (a word).
2. (v.i.) etymologize
to give the etymology of words.
3. etymologize
to study etymology.
Etymology: (1520–30; < LL)
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| Definition of 'etymologize' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) etymologize, etymologise
give the etymology or derivation or suggest an etymology (for a word)
"The linguist probably etymologized the words incorrectly"; "Although he is not trained in this, his hobby is etymologizing"
2. (verb) etymologize, etymologise
construct the history of words
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1. (verb) etymologize
to give the etymology of; to trace to the root or primitive, as a word
2. (verb) etymologize
to search into the origin of words; to deduce words from their simple roots
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