etymon

true sense, original meaning

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A compact word-history investigation: an old manuscript fragment bearing “hūs” and a modern dictionary slip bearing “house” are connected by a clear left-to-right arrow.

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etymology

et-ih-MAH-luh-jee/ˌetɪˈmɑːlədʒi/

The historical origin and development of words.

Etymology

etymoGreektrue sense, original meaning

+logyGreekspeaking about; an account or study of

The pieces mean “study of the true sense.” An inquiry into a word’s original meaning broadened into an account of its origin and historical development.

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