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countable and uncountable, plural etymologies
(uncountable, linguistics) The scientific study of the origin and evolution of a word's semantic meaning across time, including its constituent morphemes and phonemes. examples
(countable) The entire catalogue of meanings that a word, morpheme, or sign has carried throughout its history; lit. the logic of the etymon. quotations examples
The etymology of the term Japlish is disputed and contentiously so.
2018, James Lambert, “A multitude of ‘lishes’: The nomenclature of hybridity”, in English World-Wide, page 13
(countable) An account of the origin and historical development of a word as presented in a dictionary or the like. quotations examples
Where did this name Harlequin (or Arlechin) come from? Most etymologies for the name give the Hellequin theory.
2023 July 2, Talia Felix, “Homing in on Harlequin”, in Online Etymology Dictionary
(countable) The direct origin of a name, as in who someone was named after. quotations examples
I'm sure you know the etymology of your name, Goodspeed.
1996, The Rock