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
How to use etymon in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for etymon.
Editorial note
That invites the thought that the joke was just that and outweighed the etymon.
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Quick take
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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Definitions
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noun
a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes
See also: root
Example sentences
That invites the thought that the joke was just that and outweighed the etymon.
"septante", "octante", "nonante" would be coherently based on Latin etymons, but if you want to coherently use "heptante", which relies on a Greek etymon, you should probably also use "ennéante" in lieu of "nonante".
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use etymon in a sentence?
That invites the thought that the joke was just that and outweighed the etymon.
What does etymon mean?
a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes
What part of speech is etymon?
etymon is commonly used as noun.