etymology
Definition
The study of the origin and historical development of words and their meanings.
中文 词语的起源和历史发展及其含义的研究。
Example
"The etymology of the word 'disaster' traces back to Greek words meaning 'bad star'."
The study of the origin and historical development of words and their meanings.
中文 词语的起源和历史发展及其含义的研究。
"The etymology of the word 'disaster' traces back to Greek words meaning 'bad star'."