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etymologizing vs explanation

explanation vs etymologizing

etymologizing and explanation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
etymologizing Yes No No No
explanation Yes No No No
As nouns, explanation is a hypernym of etymologizing; that is, explanation is a word with a broader meaning than etymologizing:
  • etymologizing: (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase
  • explanation: a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
Other hypernyms of etymologizing include account.
etymologizing (noun) explanation (noun)
(historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase thought that makes something comprehensible
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible
Difference between etymologizing and explanation

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