Meaning
etymology
- The study of the origins of words and the historical development of their meanings.
- The specific origin and historical derivation of a particular word.
In a sentence
Conosci l'etimologia esatta di questa parola italiana?
Do you know the exact etymology of this Italian word?
Il professore ci ha spiegato l'etimologia greca del termine.
The professor explained the Greek etymology of the term to us.
L'etimologia aiuta a comprendere meglio l'evoluzione culturale delle lingue.
Etymology helps to better understand the cultural evolution of languages.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| etimologia | feminine · singular |
| etimologie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Plural is 'etimologie'. Note that the stress falls on the 'i' of -gia.