3 Questions
Which of the following is a branch of etymology that focuses on the origin of words?
Historical etymology
What is the study of the historical development of words and their meanings known as?
Diachronic linguistics
Which field of study examines the relationship between sounds and their historical development in words?
Phonological etymology
Test your knowledge of etymology branches with this quiz. Answer questions about the origin of words, historical development of words and meanings, and the relationship between sounds and their historical development in words.
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