philology
noun
the study of literary texts and of written records, the establishment of their authenticity and their original form, and the determination of their meaning.
philologic
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a word derived from
philology.
Example Sentences
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Had preparation in question depended for its motive merely on considerations of the texts' philologic interest or value it would, to speak frankly, never have been undertaken.
From The Life of St. Mochuda of Lismore by P. (Patrick) Power
He himself wrote a treatise on mathematics, and philologic research was a favorite occupation with him.
From The Renascence of Hebrew Literature (1743-1885) by Nahum Slouschz
In the employment of this method the literary, grammatical, philologic, and historical aspect is perforce neglected.
From Rashi by Adele Szold
This is the best thing philosophic and philologic unbelief has to offer, the most rational account it has to give in the year 1864.
From Continental Monthly , Vol. 5, No. 6, June, 1864 Devoted to Literature and National Policy by Various
Had preparation in question depended for its motive merely on considerations of the texts' philologic interest or value it would, to speak frankly, never have been undertaken.
From Life of St. Declan of Ardmore and Life of St. Mochuda of Lismore by Anonymous
