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etymology

/ˌɛt.ɪˈmɒl.ə.dʒi/ /ˌɛt.ɪˈmɑl.ə.dʒi/

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noun

El estudio del desarrollo histórico de las lenguas, particularmente tal como se manifiesta en palabras individuales

The study of the historical development of languages, particularly as manifested in individual words.

Examples :

"Understanding the etymology of the word "sandwich"—tracing its origin back to the Earl of Sandwich—helps us understand why we use that name for a bread-filled meal. "

Comprender la etimología de la palabra "sándwich" — rastreando su origen hasta el conde de Sandwich — nos ayuda a entender por qué usamos ese nombre para una comida rellena de pan.

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noun

Etimología, origen de una palabra

The origin and historical development of a word; the derivation.

Examples :

"To understand "sandwich," you can look at its etymology, which reveals that it is named after the Earl of Sandwich. "

Para entender "sándwich", puedes mirar su etimología, que revela que lleva el nombre del conde de Sandwich.

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noun

Etimología

An account of the origin and historical development of a word as presented in a dictionary or the like.

Examples :

"The etymology of the word "telephone" reveals that it comes from the Greek words "tele" (far) and "phone" (sound). "

La etimología de la palabra "teléfono" revela que proviene de las palabras griegas "tele" (lejos) y "phone" (sonido).

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