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etymological

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Adjective — Relating to etymology, the study of where words come from.

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This is a standard word in linguistics and general writing about language.

Etymology

The word is formed by adding the ending -ical to etymology.

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Frequently asked questions

What does etymological mean?
It means relating to etymology, the study of a word's origin and history.
How is etymological different from etymology?
Etymology is the noun for the study itself, while etymological is the adjective used to describe something related to it.
What is an etymological spelling?
It is a spelling that stays closer to a word's original form in its source language.

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