From greek "etymon" - true sense, + "logos" - word

in effect, "the true sense of words"

Clarie was still stumped on first question on the English test, "Use the word Etymology in a sentence"; she knew the meaning of etymon- was "true meaning of a word" and -logy was "study of", but how to construct a sentence with this word baffled her.

"Etymology" comes from the Greek word "etymologia," which is derived from "etymon," meaning "true sense," and "logia," meaning "study of." It refers to the study of the origin of words and how their meanings have evolved over time.

The word "etymology" comes from the Greek words "etymon," meaning true sense or actuality, and "logia," meaning study of. It refers to the study of the true sense or historical origin of words.