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etymology [ˌetıˈmɒlədʒı] N

etymology

词源(学) cíyuán

▶ etymologic(al) [ˌetıməˈlɒdʒık(əl)] ADJ

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Etymology is typically speculative and uncertain despite linguists' insistence that changes follow laws. en.wikipedia.org

Each entry records the etymology and different meanings of a term according to its usage at different places in different works alongside textual quotations. en.wikipedia.org

This interpretation is contested and generally believed to be a folk etymology. en.wikipedia.org

The etymology of the term scarless wound healing has a long history. en.wikipedia.org

In medicine, their meanings, and their etymology, are informed by the language of origin. en.wikipedia.org

These appear to be examples of false etymology. en.wikipedia.org

For further reading refer etymology of the surname. en.wikipedia.org

His wide variety of interests include the paranormal, theology, biblical studies, onomastics, mythology, folklore, medieval legend and etymology. en.wikipedia.org

These theories and his etymologies are rejected by classical scholarship. en.wikipedia.org

He also documented controversy surrounding "okay" and the history of its folk etymologies, both of which are intertwined with the history of the word itself. en.wikipedia.org

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