What is "etymon" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does etymon mean in English? Meaning of etymon definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "etymon" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "etymon": a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes

Noun

  • Meaning: a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes
  • Synonyms: etymon root
  • Hypernyms: descriptor form signifier word form
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈɛt.ə.mɑn/

    Pronunciation in UK: /ˈɛt.ə.mɒn/

    Synonyms:

    origin, development, derivation, source, root, phrase history, phrase origin, word history, word origin,

    Antonyms:

    result, consequence, effect, outgrowth, conclusion, end,

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