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Term: Etymology

Sense 1:

Noun

Definition: The study of the origin and historical development of words and language.

Example sentence: The professor specializes in etymology and enjoys exploring the fascinating history behind different word origins.

Sense 2:

Noun

Definition: The origin or history of a particular word.

Example sentence: The etymology of the word "pharmacy" can be traced back to ancient Greek.

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