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historical linguistics An explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase.
synonyms: derivation, deriving.
is a specific kind of: account, explanation.
domain category: diachronic linguistics, diachrony, historical linguistics.
derivation: derive | etymologise, etymologize.
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