Classical Studies 2800A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Semicolon, International Union Of Radio Science, English Language In England
11 Feb 2021
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The investigation of word histories etym- (true) + -logy (study of) Not simply determining the origin of the word. Study of the history and development of languages. How and why languages changed in specific ways. You will need a resource with etymological aids. Fissure n. & v. [of, or l fissura , f. fiss- pa. ppl. stem of findere split: see -ure] Of = old french, l = latin, f. = from. A n. 1 an opening, usu. long and narrow, made by cracking, splitting, or separation of parts(etc. ) Online resources are available, for example: http://www. etymonline. com/ English is rich in foreign words skunk, uproar, granite, stampede, police, lemon. English tends not to alter a word"s spelling. Latin natio italian nazione spanish nacione english nation. Celtic engles english english spanish ingl s. If english did make spelling consistent, etymology would be much more difficult: thru, du, nu, hu, yu, tu. A good english vocabulary will help, but is not necessary.
