Online etymology dictionary
Online Etymology Dictionary
The Online Etymology Dictionary is a free online dictionary that describes the origins of English-language words.
Pronunciation
On-line Etymology Dictionary (Pronunciation: /ɒnˈlaɪn ɛtɪˈmɒlədʒi dɪkʃənəri/)
Etymology
The term "Online Etymology Dictionary" is a compound of three English words: "online", "etymology", and "dictionary". "Online" (also spelled "on-line") originated in the mid-20th century and refers to a system that is connected to a larger network or system, typically a computer or the internet. "Etymology" comes from the Greek words "etymon", meaning "true sense", and "logia", meaning "study of". "Dictionary" comes from the Medieval Latin "dictionarium", meaning "collection of words and phrases".
Description
The Online Etymology Dictionary is a comprehensive resource that provides the origins and historical development of English words. It is a free, publicly accessible website that was launched in 2001 by Douglas Harper, a historian and linguist. The dictionary uses a variety of sources to compile its entries, including etymological dictionaries, philological journals, and other scholarly resources. It is widely used by linguists, writers, researchers, and anyone interested in the history of the English language.
Related Terms
- Etymology: The study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.
- Dictionary: A book or electronic resource that lists the words of a language (typically in alphabetical order) and gives their meaning, or gives the equivalent words in a different language.
- Online Dictionary: A dictionary that is accessible via the internet and can be updated or amended easily, providing users with the most current definitions and information.
- Linguistics: The scientific study of language and its structure.
- Philology: The study of language in written historical sources; it is a combination of literary studies, history and linguistics.
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