etymologically

[et-uh-muh-lahj-ik-lee]

adverb

1. in an etymological way; with regard or respect to etymology.

Example Sentences

"Critical," however, etymologically means the capacity to judge the truth or merit of the object of analysis.

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The Netherlands formerly included Flanders and thus were equivalent geographically and etymologically to the Low Countries”.

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Kotsko also noted that "the word 'apocalypse' refers etymologically to a revelation, or more literally an uncovering," adding: "Apocalyptic literature always finds its society and historical moment to be corrupt and decadent."

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Banshee is etymologically derived from the Irish “bean sí,” which translates to “woman of the fairy mound.”

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The languages describe different scales or domains of the same reality but aren’t always related etymologically.

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