etymological

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adjective

of or according to the etymology, or to the principles of etymology

Origin: < L etymologicus < Gr etymologikos + -al

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adjective
Of or relating to etymology or based on the principles of etymology.

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  • etˌy·mo·logˈi·cal·ly adverb

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