et·y·mol·o·gize ( t  -m l -j z)v. et·y·mol·o·gized, et·y·mol·o·giz·ing, et·y·mol·o·giz·es v.tr. To trace and state the etymology of. v.intr. To give or suggest the etymology of a word. |
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| Noun | 1. | etymologizing - (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase diachronic linguistics, diachrony, historical linguistics - the study of linguistic change; "the synchrony and diachrony of language" explanation, account - a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.; "the explanation was very simple"; "I expected a brief account" |
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