etymon
pronunciation
How to pronounce etymon in British English:
UK [ˈetɪmɒn]
How to pronounce etymon in American English:
US [ˈetɪmɑn]
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- Noun:
- a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes
Word Origin
- etymon (n.)
- "primitive word," 1570s, from Greek etymon, neuter of etymos "true, real, actual" (see etymology). Classical Greek used etymon as an adverb, "truly, really." Related: Etymic.