etymologizing

Definitions of etymologizing
  1. noun
    (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase
    synonyms: derivation, deriving
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    type of:
    account, explanation
    a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
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