etymological
UK /ˌɛt.ɪ.məˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ US /ˌɛt.ɪ.məˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/
adj 2
Definitions
adj
1
Of or relating to etymology.
But it goes without saying that this etymological argument in and of itself has no significance, since a word taken from a dead language may resultantly assume a meaning independent of its etymology.
2
(of a word) Consistent with its etymological characteristics (in historical usage or the source language).
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