Example sentences for: etymologically

How can you use “etymologically” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • Although the terms loonie , a diminutive noun from loon , and loony , an adjective (ultimately) from lunar are etymologically distinct, their similarity has encouraged obvious satirical connections: our economy, which is loony, has as its fundamental unit of currency the loonie; many felt that the policies of Brian Mulroney were loony.

  • Note that some of the Japanese readings are very similar to the Chinese original: shō, nen , and gaku are etymologically related to shào, nián and xué (originally gak ).

  • While these Germans are clearly of French origin, Eiffel and possibly Mitterand would appear to be etymologically German.

  • It was the morning of 21 April 1526, the beginning of the empire of the Mughals —  the term used for descendants of Babur as distinct from those of Genghis Khan, who are referred to as “Mongols” even though the terms are etymologically the same.

  • Note that the words should be etymologically distinct, so refuse, minute, contract do not qualify.


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