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et·y·mo·log·i·cal

 (ĕt′ə-mə-lŏj′ĭ-kəl) also et·y·mo·log·ic (-lŏj′ĭk)
adj.
Of or relating to etymology or based on the principles of etymology.
et′y·mo·log′i·cal·ly adv.
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etymologically

[ˌetɪməˈlɒdʒɪkəlɪ] ADV → etimológicamente
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etymologically

[ˌɛtɪməˈlɒdʒɪk/əlɪ] adv → etimologicamente
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