ETYMOLOGIZE
Scrabble letter values: E1T1Y4M3O1L1O1G2I1Z10E1 = 26
Definition
- verb give the etymology or derivation or suggest an etymology (for a word). — synonyms: etymologise
- verb construct the history of words. — synonyms: etymologise
Examples
- “The linguist probably etymologized the words incorrectly”
- “Although he is not trained in this, his hobby is etymologizing”