ETYMOLOGY
/ˌɛt.ɪˈmɒl.ə.dʒi/
9 letters · 5 syllables · noun
Definition of ETYMOLOGY
The study of the historical development of languages, particularly as manifested in individual words.
The origin and historical development of a word; the derivation.
An account of the origin and historical development of a word as presented in a dictionary or the like.
Word Details
Is ETYMOLOGY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ETYMOLOGY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ETYMOLOGY uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ETYMOLOGY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | t | y | m | o | l | o | g | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 18 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ETYMOLOGY
100 words from the letters in ETYMOLOGY
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How to Use ETYMOLOGY in Word Games
ETYMOLOGY is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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