etyma

Example:The professor discussed the word history of several important scientific terms.

Definition:The detailed account of a word’s origin and the changes it has undergone over time.

Example:She undertook a word study on etymology to explore the root meanings of common words.

Definition:A systematic examination of the origins and meanings of words, particularly focusing on their historical development.

Example:The book explores word origins, showing how certain words evolved over centuries.

Definition:The sources and histories of words, including the study of their derivation over time.

Example:The researcher used word tracing to establish the etymological connections between languages.

Definition:The process of tracing a word's history and development through different languages and periods.