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etymological definition

ety·mo·logi·cal (et′ə mə läji kəl)

adjective

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

Etymology: < L etymologicus < Gr etymologikos + -al

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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