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Meaning of etymological fallacy | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The argument that a word is defined solely by its etymology and that its customary usage can therefore be incorrect.

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

etymological hybrid Etymologically etymologicon Etymologies etymologism etymologist