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A simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes
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etymon
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes [syn: root ] [also: etyma (pl)]
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
"primitive word," 1570s, from Greek etymon , neuter of etymos "true, real, actual" (see etymology ). Classical Greek used etymon as an adverb, "truly, really." Related: Etymic .
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. A source word of a given word.
Usage examples of etymon.
But the strict sense, the etymon of the word nobility is essentially dynamic.
Epithets were generated by compiling all the words that described the desired trait: cognates and etymons, from languages both living and extinct.