etymological in French
etymological in French is étymologique — etymological means relating to etymology, the study of where words come from.
etymological in French
étymologique
(not, _, comparable) Of or relating to etymology.
What does "etymological" mean?
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adjective Relating to etymology, the study of where words come from.
"The dictionary includes an etymological note for each entry."
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adjective Matching a word's original meaning or form in its source language.
"The spelling was changed to be more etymological, closer to its Latin original."
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etymological in a sentence
- The dictionary includes an etymological note for each entry.
- She gave an etymological explanation of the word's Latin roots.
- The spelling was changed to be more etymological, closer to its Latin original.
- Some writers prefer the etymological spelling of loanwords.
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What is "etymological" in French?
"etymological" in French is étymologique. etymological means: Relating to etymology, the study of where words come from.
How do you use "etymological" in a sentence?
Example: "The dictionary includes an etymological note for each entry." In French, "etymological" is étymologique.
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