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the word etymology describes?

Aa part of speech
Bthe meaning of a word
Ca term for a words origin
Dthe way a word should be pronounced

Verified Answer :

The correct answer is (C) a term for a words origin.

Answer:

C) a term for a word's origin

Explanation:

The term etymology derives from a Greek word that means "the study of true sense or origin". Nowadays, it refers to the study of the origins of words (and each of its parts) and they way they have changed throughout history, in meaning and in form, while taking into account its transmission from one language to another.