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What is etymology?
What is etymology?
The study of word origins.
What percentage of foreign words in English come from France?
What percentage of foreign words in English come from France?
Approximately 29%.
What is the origin of the word 'blare'?
What is the origin of the word 'blare'?
Middle Dutch word 'blaren' that means to shout.
What is the root language for the word 'circle'?
What is the root language for the word 'circle'?
What does the Latin word 'fortis' mean?
What does the Latin word 'fortis' mean?
How many new words and phrases does the Oxford English Dictionary add in one year?
How many new words and phrases does the Oxford English Dictionary add in one year?
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Etymology
Etymology
The study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.
French word influence in English
French word influence in English
Approximately 29% of foreign words in the English language are estimated to originate from French.
Origin of 'blare'
Origin of 'blare'
The word 'blare' originated from the Middle Dutch word 'blaren', which means 'to shout'.
Root language for 'circle'
Root language for 'circle'
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Meaning of Latin 'fortis'
Meaning of Latin 'fortis'
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New words in OED annually
New words in OED annually
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Study Notes
Etymology and Language Origins
- Etymology is the study of the origin and history of words and how their meanings have changed over time.
French Influence on English
- Approximately 30% of foreign words in English come from France.
Word Origins
- The word 'blare' originated from the Old English word 'blæran', meaning 'to shine' or 'to gleam', which is related to the Modern English word 'blear'.
Latin Roots
- The word 'circle' comes from the Latin root 'circulus', meaning 'ring' or 'ring-shaped'.
Latin Vocabulary
- The Latin word 'fortis' means 'strong' or 'brave'.
Language Evolution
- The Oxford English Dictionary adds around 1,000 new words and phrases every year, reflecting the dynamic nature of the English language.
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