transitive. To identify or investigate the etymology or derivation of; to suggest an etymology for.
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| 释义 | the mind > language > linguistics > other schools of linguistics > [verb (transitive)] > trace etymology of (8) etymologize1532 transitive. To identify or investigate the etymology or derivation of; to suggest an etymology for. derive1559 spec. To trace the origin of (a word) from (†to) its etymological source; to establish or show the derivation of; also, less correctly, to offer a… etymologe1586 transitive. To identify the etymology or original meaning of (a word); = etymologize, v. 1a. Usually in passive. Subcategories:— in improper or far-fetched manner (4) — give etymological signification to (1) |
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