Clues for the word "ETYMOLOGY"
We've had 16 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 16 times in crosswords. It was last seen in New York Times crossword on May 17, 2023.
Definition of etymology
- n. - That branch of philological science which treats of the history of words, tracing out their origin, primitive significance, and changes of form and meaning.
- n. - That part of grammar which relates to the changes in the form of the words in a language; inflection.
Referring Clues
- One may go after the meaning
- Language study
- Derivation of a word
- Lexicographer's field
- Word origin
- Information often set in brackets
- System of roots?
- Study of words
- Study of the development of words
- Study of origin of words
- Study of the derivation of words
- Study of the origins of words
- Study of word origins
- Gloomy yet stirring wordy history
- Word has it!
- Old English, for better or worse?
Last Seen In
- New York Times - May 17, 2023
- New York Times - March 19, 2023
- New York Times - October 08, 2017
- Guardian Quick - March 01, 2017
- New York Times - January 17, 2016
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - August 01, 2015
- Guardian Quick - November 25, 2013
- Guardian Quick - September 28, 2012
- Guardian Quick - February 07, 2012
- King Syndicate - Premier Sunday - August 08, 2010
- Guardian Prize - June 07, 2008
- Guardian Quick - November 09, 2007
- LA Times - August 11, 2006
- Guardian Speedy - March 26, 2006
- Guardian Quick - February 13, 2006
- New York Times - December 31, 2004