Meaning & use
etymologically
In a way that relates to the origin and historical development of a word.
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Etymologically, 'salary' comes from the Latin word for salt, once used to pay Roman soldiers.
The two words are etymologically unrelated, despite their similar spelling.
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Formed from 'etymology,' the study of word origins; common in linguistics discussions.
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