etymologize

etymologize [et-uh-mol-uh-jahyz] Word Origin verb (used with object), et·y·mol·o·gized, et·y·mol·o·giz·ing.

1. to trace the history of (a word).

verb (used without object), et·y·mol·o·gized, et·y·mol·o·giz·ing.

2. to study etymology.
3. to give or suggest the etymology of words.

Also especially British, et·y·mol·o·gise. Origin of etymologize From the Late Latin word etymologizāre, dating back to 1520–30. See etymology, -ize Related formset·y·mol·o·giz·a·ble, adjective British Dictionary definitions for etymologize etymologize etymologise verb

1. to trace, state, or suggest the etymology of (a word)

Word Origin and History for etymologize v.

1530s; see etymology + -ize. Related: Etymologized; etymologizing.