etymological

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EtymologyEdit

etymology +‎ -ical

PronunciationEdit

  • IPA(key): /ˌɛt.ɪ.məˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/

AdjectiveEdit

etymological (comparative more etymological, superlative most etymological)

  1. (not comparable) Of or relating to etymology.
  2. (comparable) (of a word) Consistent with its etymological characteristics (in historical usage and/or the source language).

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