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etymology

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Would that be the study of word origins

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Correct! :) et·y·mol·o·gy ˌedəˈmäləjē/ noun the study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history. the origin of a word and the historical development of its meaning. plural noun: etymologies synonyms: derivation, word history, development, origin, source "the etymology of a word may be unknown"

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