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etymologize
[ et-uh-mol-uh-jahyz ]
verb (used with object)
, et·y·mol·o·gized, et·y·mol·o·giz·ing.
- to trace the history of (a word).
verb (used without object)
, et·y·mol·o·gized, et·y·mol·o·giz·ing.
- to study etymology.
- to give or suggest the etymology of words.
etymologize
/ ˌɛtɪˈmɒləˌdʒaɪz /
verb
- to trace, state, or suggest the etymology of (a word)
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- ety·molo·giza·ble adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of etymologize1
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