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etymologize

[ et-uh-mol-uh-jahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, et·y·mol·o·gized, et·y·mol·o·giz·ing.
  1. to trace the history of (a word).

verb (used without object)

, et·y·mol·o·gized, et·y·mol·o·giz·ing.
  1. to study etymology.
  2. to give or suggest the etymology of words.

etymologize

/ ˌɛtɪˈmɒləˌdʒaɪz /

verb

  1. to trace, state, or suggest the etymology of (a word)

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Other Words From

  • ety·molo·giza·ble adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of etymologize1

From the Late Latin word etymologizāre, dating back to 1520–30. See etymology, -ize

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