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1 | 99% | 9 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 27% | 5 | Word history investigations | |
3 | 27% | 11 | The study of word origins and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history | |
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We think the answer is "ETYMOLOGY" which means:
- noun
- • A history of a word
- • The study of the sources and development of words
An example sentence would be:
- • "I am fascinated by the etymology of words."
- • "The etymology of this word can be traced back to latin."
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