etymological
pronunciation
How to pronounce etymological in British English:
UK [ˌetɪmə'lɒdʒɪkl]
How to pronounce etymological in American English:
US [ˌɛtəməˈlɑdʒɪkəl]
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- Adjective:
- based on or belonging to etymology
Word Origin
- etymological (adj.)
- 1590s; see etymology + -ical. Related: Etymologically.
Example
- 1. From time to time we run into old words that have " organic , " etymological mb .
- 2. There is no coincidence that there is an etymological link between the two .
- 3. There 's an etymological connection between the platform upon which speeches are made and squirrels , rats and beavers .
- 4. What you will discover is that this is an etymological nugget with both fans and detractors .
- 5. Re - on the definition and meaning of curriculum : from etymological archeology to modern interpretation .