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What is etymology of sociology?

Sociology is from the French sociologie in 1843. From Latin socius "associate" + Greek-derived suffix -logie "-logy."

In: History, Politics & Society

What is the etymology of 'standard'?

'Standard' comes from an old Frankish word, "standhart", which means "to stand" or "to be firm". It gave the French word...

In: Languages and Cultures

What is the etymology of 'virgin'?

From online Etymology dictionary: c.1200, "unmarried or chaste woman noted for religious piety and having a position of...

In: Name Origins

What is the etymology of Antonio?

The Latin version is Antonius, a clan name (nomen) belonging to the House of Antonia, an important family in the Roman Republic....

In: Name Origins

What is the etymology of Gestapo?

The German Geheime Staatspolizei, or Secret State Police. It's not like an actual noun.

In: History, Politics & Society

What is the etymology of arachnophobia?

Arachnophobia, the abnormal fear of spiders derives from the Greek words arakhne, meaning spider and phobos meaning fear.

In: Name Origins

What is the etymology of ethics?

what is the etymology of ethics? It is thought to be derived from "ethos," the Greek word for "character." The Greek Philosopher...

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What is the etymology of infallible?

circa 1412, from Middle Latin in+ "not" + fallibilis "liable to err, deceitful." From 1870, as in reference to Popes.

In: Word and Phrase Origins

What is the etymology of linger?

Linger - The etymology from old English and Germanic, meaning to lengthen - to draw out. probably related to length.

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What is the synonym of etymology?

Origin, derivation, source, root...

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What is the etymology is elevate?

The Latin elevatus, "to raise".

In: English Language

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