Usage of "etymologizing"

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(Historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase.

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Examples for "derivation"

Examples for "derivation"

I recently saw a graphical derivation of the area of a circle. 
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Results: No significant differences in the derivation and validation populations were observed. 
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The original is the thing imaged, and from it cometh the derivation. 
 Barlaam and Ioasaph 

That is of the very essence of its alleged derivation from Christ. 
 Occasional Papers / Selected from the Guardian, the Times, and t... 

These data are consistent with derivation from a lymph node interdigitating cell. 
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But there are good reasons for deriving the Mound-Builders from the Village 
 Houses and House-Life of the American Aborigines 

Twelves seemed to be deriving some insolent amusement from Boyce's assertive manner. 
 The street philosopher 

It's doubtful whether Morrow is deriving much pleasure out of the dance. 
 The Settling of the Sage 

It's deriving new strength and knowledge from it-learningfrom it all the time. 
 Son of a witch: volume two in the wicked years 

We review the most relevant clinical evidence deriving from nonrandomized studies and meta-analyses. 
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Translations for etymologizing

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Meanings of etymologizing in anglès