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etymologize

Pronunciation: /ɛtɪˈmɒlədʒʌɪz/
(also etymologise)
Definition of etymologize

verb

[with object]
  • give or trace the etymology of (a word).

Origin:

mid 16th century: from medieval Latin etymologizare, from Latin etymologia (see etymology)

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