Etymology

 Etymology

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etymology

Etymology is the study of the origin and history of words, including how their meanings and forms have changed over time. It involves tracing the historical development of words by analyzing their roots, prefixes, and suffixes, as well as their borrowings from other languages.

The word "etymology" itself comes from the Greek words "etymon," meaning "true sense," and "logia," meaning "study" or "science." Therefore, etymology literally means the study of the true sense of words.

Etymology is an important field of study in linguistics and language analysis because it helps linguists and scholars understand the evolution of languages and the connections between different languages. By studying the etymology of words, researchers can gain insights into the cultural, social, and historical contexts in which languages developed and changed. This knowledge can also be valuable in fields such as anthropology, history, and literature, as it provides a deeper understanding of the nuances and origins of language.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etymological_dictionary

Processes of word formation Cognate – Words inherited by different languages Epeolatry Neologism – Newly coined term not accepted into mainstream language Phono-semantic matching – Type of multi-source neologism Semantic change – Evolution of a word's meaning Suppletion – A word having inflected forms from multiple unrelated stems