than etymology

  • Pronunciation: /ˈeˌtiməˈlɔdʒi/
  • Part of speech: Noun
  • Definition: The study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.
  • Origin: From the Greek words "etymon" (true meaning) and "logos" (study).
  • Synonyms: Word history, word origins
  • Antonyms: None
  • Examples:

    • The etymology of the word "computer" can be traced back to the Latin word "computare," meaning "to calculate."
    • The study of etymology can help us to understand the history of a language and the way in which its vocabulary has evolved over time.
    • Etymology can also be used to help us to understand the meaning of words that are unfamiliar to us.

than relate terms

  • then

    Etymology Etymo Greek for true or genuine logy Greek suffix for study of Me

  • than

    Pronunciation ˈeˌtiməˈlɔdʒi Part of speech Noun Definition The study of the ori

  • plurality

    Plurality Etymology Latin pluralitas plurality From plus more alitas st

  • village

    Etymology The word village derives from the Old French word viledge meaning small t

  • specially

    Etymology The word specially is derived from the Middle English word specielly whic

  • above

    Etymology The word above originates from the Old English word abufan which in turn

  • pebble

    Etymology Middle English peble from Old English pebbel of uncertain origin possibly

  • electricity

    Etymology The word electricity comes from the Greek word elektron which means amber

  • fifty

    Etymology The word fifty derives from the Old English word fiftig which is a compound

  • more

    Etymology The study of the history of words their origins and how their form and meanin

  • gallery

    Etymology Latin galeria covered walkway Greek γαλέρωμα galērōma hoo

  • harbinger

    Etymology Latin harbingerus meaning foreteller of events Old French harbergeur me