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etymologies

Pronunciation: [ˌɛtɪˈmɒlədʒiz]

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Learn how to use etymologies in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “language study”

(noun) the study of where words come from and how their meanings have changed over time. Etymologies help us understand the history of words and where they originated.

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The etymologies of many English words trace back to Latin and Greek.

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I don't find the etymologies of certain words to be interesting; they seem too complicated.

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What are the etymologies of the words 'school' and 'education'?

Context: “dictionary entry”

(noun) the particular account of the origin of a specific word. It is like a small story that explains how a word came to be.

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The dictionary provided detailed etymologies for each word listed.

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Some dictionaries do not include etymologies, making it harder to learn about words.

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Do you think the etymologies in this dictionary are accurate?

How to pronounce etymologies

Pronunciation: [ˌɛtɪˈmɒlədʒiz]

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