"Etymology" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"etymology" Definition
- [uncountable] the study of the origin and history of words and their meanings
- [countable] the origin and history of a particular wordTopics Historyc2, Languagec2
"etymology" Synonyms & Antonyms
"etymology" synonyms:
- derivation,
- origin,
- source,
- history,
- etymon,
- root,
- development,
- provenance,
- inception,
- provenience,
- beginning,
- foundation,
- cause,
- basis,
- wellspring,
- origination,
- birthplace,
- fount,
- cradle
"etymology" antonyms:
- conclusion,
- consequence,
- effect,
- end,
- outgrowth,
- result,
- completion,
- ending,
- finish,
- close,
- termination,
- culmination,
- closing,
- closure,
- consummation,
- windup,
- wrap-up,
- wind-up,
- cessation