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.
Origin of etymologize
1- Also especially British, et·y·mol·o·gise .
Other words from etymologize
- et·y·mol·o·giz·a·ble, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for etymologize
etymologize
etymologise
/ (ˌɛtɪˈmɒləˌdʒaɪz) /
verb
to trace, state, or suggest the etymology of (a word)
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