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etymologize vs construct

construct vs etymologize

etymologize is not a noun while construct is a noun.

etymologize and construct both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
etymologize No No Yes No
construct Yes No Yes No
As verbs, construct is a hypernym of etymologize; that is, construct is a word with a broader meaning than etymologize:
  • etymologize: construct the history of words
  • construct: reassemble mentally
Other hypernyms of etymologize include reconstruct, retrace.
etymologize (noun) construct (noun)
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
etymologize (verb) construct (verb)
construct the history of words reassemble mentally
give the etymology or derivation or suggest an etymology (for a word) draw with suitable instruments and under specified conditions
make by combining materials and parts
put together out of artificial or natural components or parts
create by organizing and linking ideas, arguments, or concepts
create by linking linguistic units
Difference between etymologize and construct

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