etymology
US /ˌet̬.ɪˈmɑː.lə.dʒi/
UK /ˌet̬.ɪˈmɑː.lə.dʒi/
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etimologia, origem das palavras
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.
A etimologia da palavra 'olá' é bastante interessante.
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She specialized in the etymology of ancient Greek words.
Ela se especializou na etimologia de palavras gregas antigas.