Etymology

The term “etymology” comes from the Greek word “ἐτυμολογία” (etymología), which means “the study of the true sense (of a word).” Here’s a detailed chronological breakdown: 1. Proto-Indo-European (PIE) The PIE root “*u̯et-” means “true” or “real.” 2. Ancient Greek From the PIE root, the Ancient Greek word “ἔτυμον” (étymon) developed, meaning “true sense” or … Read more