etymology
/ˌetɪˈmɒlədʒi/noun
उच्चारण एटिमॉलजी
शब्द-व्युत्पत्ति, शब्दों के मूल का अध्ययन
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the study of the origin and history of words; the origin of a particular word
शब्द-व्युत्पत्ति, शब्दों के मूल का अध्ययन
- The etymology of 'salary' goes back to the Latin word for salt.
- A good dictionary gives the etymology of each word.
- Radhika enjoys studying the etymology of everyday words.
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- The etymology of the word 'pyjamas' comes from Hindi and Persian.
- The teacher explained the etymology of 'dictionary'.
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etymological adj.etymologist noun
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Do not confuse with entomology (the study of insects).
इसे entomology (कीड़ों का अध्ययन) से भ्रमित न करें।
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The study of the origin of words.
'शब्दों के मूल का अध्ययन' के लिए यह शब्द आता है।