etymologize

Verb

Meaning

To give the etymology of; to trace to the root or primitive, as a word.

To search into the origin of words; to deduce words from their simple roots.

Source: Webster's dictionary

etymologise have design find create base develop describe gain achieve generate construct deliver earn derive

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construct derive reconstruct retrace educe

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The linguist probably etymologized the words incorrectly Source: Internet

Although he is not trained in this, his hobby is etymologizing Source: Internet