etymologizing Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase
deriving; derivation.
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verb give the etymology or derivation or suggest an etymology (for a word)
etymologise; etymologize.
- The linguist probably etymologized the words incorrectly
- Although he is not trained in this, his hobby is etymologizing
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verb construct the history of words
etymologise; etymologize.