etymologically

American  

[et-uh-muh-lahj-ik-lee] / ˌɛt ə məˈlɑdʒ ɪk li /

adverb

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

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Example Sentences

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

From Salon

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

From The Guardian

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."

From Salon

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

From The Verge

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

From The New Yorker