Library / English Dictionary

ETYMOLOGICAL

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Based on or belonging to etymology

Example:

I merely drew an etymological distinction

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

etymology (a history of a word)

Derivation:

etymology (the study of the sources and development of words)

etymology (a history of a word)

Credits