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.
philologically
-
a word derived from
philology.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
That is nicely put, but philologically approximate, if the Bible is meant here as a true example of writing.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2015
He also equipped readers with 157 pages of history, appendixes, indexes, tables of consanguinity, and philologically impeccable notes on all the languages, including Elvish and Sindarin, spoken on Middle-earth.
From Time Magazine Archive
The distinction is easy; but it divides races historically, philologically, and structurally alike; and unites those which, on other grounds, would be separated.
From The Origin of the World According to Revelation and Science by John William Dawson
Scandinavian is kindred to English, while Low German is the very group of which, philologically speaking, English is the most conspicuous member.
From The Lutherans of New York Their Story and Their Problems by George Wenner
If thou, reader, wilt look upon this hybrid production neither too philologically nor over-poetically, it may delight and instruct thee.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 105, July 1866 by Various
