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etymologizing vs derivation

derivation vs etymologizing

etymologizing and derivation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
etymologizing Yes No No No
derivation Yes No No No
As nouns, etymologizing and derivation are synonyms defined as:
  • etymologizing and derivation: (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase
Other synonyms of etymologizing include deriving.
etymologizing (noun) derivation (noun)
(historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase the act of deriving something or obtaining something from a source or origin
drawing off water from its main channel as for irrigation
drawing of fluid or inflammation away from a diseased part of the body
inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline
a line of reasoning that shows how a conclusion follows logically from accepted propositions
(historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase
the source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues)
(descriptive linguistics) the process whereby new words are formed from existing words or bases by affixation
Difference between etymologizing and derivation

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