etymology
US /ˌet̬.ɪˈmɑː.lə.dʒi/
UK /ˌet̬.ɪˈmɑː.lə.dʒi/
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etimologi, asal usul perkataan
the study of the origin and history of words and their meanings
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The etymology of the word 'hello' is quite interesting.
Etimologi perkataan 'hello' agak menarik.
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She specialized in the etymology of ancient Greek words.
Dia pakar dalam etimologi perkataan Yunani kuno.