Etymology
/ˌɛt.ɪˈmɒl.ə.dʒi/
Scrabble:18 ptsWWF:19 pts9 letters
Definition of Etymology
noun
- The study of the historical development of languages, particularly as manifested in individual words.
- The origin and historical development of a word; the derivation.
- An account of the origin and historical development of a word as presented in a dictionary or the like.
Anagrams of Etymology
No exact anagrams found for "etymology". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
e1
t1
y4
m3
o1
l1
o1
g2
y4
Total: 18 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Etymology
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Etymology"
Etymology is a 9-letter word that scores 18 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Etymology" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "etymology" is a high-scoring word.