Definition of etymologize

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  • etymologize is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 26
  • etymologize is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 26
  • etymologize is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 28

Definition of etymologize

  • construct the history of words (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. etymologise
  • give the etymology or derivation or suggest an etymology (for a word) (verb)

    Examples

    1. The linguist probably etymologized the words incorrectly

    Synonyms

    1. etymologise

See definition of etymologize in Merriam Webster