etymological
/ˌɛt.ɪ.məˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/
ɛt · ɪ · MƏLⱭ · d͡ʒɪ · kəl (5 syllables)
English
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Definition
Of or relating to etymology.
Etymology
From etymology + -ical.
Example Sentences
- "But it goes without saying that this etymological argument in and of itself has no significance, since a word taken from a dead language may resultantly assume a meaning independent of its etymology."
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