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etymological

ety·mo·lo·gical

UK/ˌɛt.ɪ.məˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ US/ˌɛtʌmʌˈlɑdʒʌkʌl/ uncommon

adjective

1.

based on or belonging to etymology

  • “I merely drew an etymological distinction”

Origin

From etymology + -ical.

Phrases

  • etymological argument
  • etymological fallacy
  • etymological hybrid

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