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The
etymology of a word refers to its origin and the historical roots of the
term as a linguistic form. Etymology, in general, is the study of the
origins and history of words. The roots of words. |
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The word etymology is derived from the Greek
"etumos"
which means real or true. The ending
"ology"
suggests the study/science of something, as in
biology
or geology.
For example: the Ancient Greek word
“astron”
means “star”. And
“phyton”
means “plant”. Hence
Astrophytum literally means star
plant.
See:
Etymology of
names of cactus and succulent GENUS ( included:
synonyms)
Etymology
of names of cactus and succulents SPECIES ( included:
subspecies,
variety and
forms) |