Etymologism
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Etymologism is a noun meaning A word constructed as a translation of a foreign word by using the etymology of the foreign word.
Meaning
A word constructed as a translation of a foreign word by using the etymology of the foreign word.
Word Forms
- etymologisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include importation, re-etymologization, derivation, modification, substitution, contamination.
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