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[ご(語)·げん(源)·がく(学)]
gogengaku
noun

Root Words:

[ご(語)·げん(源) + がく(学)]
gogen + gaku

English Meaning(s) for 語源学

noun
  1. (study of) etymology
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Definition and Synonyms for 語源学

Etymology the study of the sources and development of words
Synonyms: 語源学
Etymology a history of a word
Synonyms: 語源学

Meanings for each kanji in 語源学

» word; speech; language
» source; origin
» study; learning; science

Categories 語源学 is a member of

Linguistics the scientific study of language
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Account a record or narrative description of past events
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