orthology

Meanings

• Noun

  The study of the relationships between the forms and meanings of words in different languages, especially in relation to a common ancestral language.

  - "Orthology is the science of comparing and analyzing the relationships between words in different languages."
  - "In linguistics, orthology refers to the study of the relationships between equivalent words in different languages."

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Variants

List of all variants of orthology that leads to same result
ortolan , ortolans

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek words 'orthos' meaning 'straight' and 'logia' meaning 'study of'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Orthology is also known as 'Comparative Etymology'.

2. The study of orthology has helped linguists identify language families, such as the Indo-European language family.

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Related Concepts

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1. Etymology: The study of the origin and historical development of words.

2. Comparative philology: The branch of linguistics that deals with the historical relationships between languages and their development from common ancestors.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Orthology has been an important field of study in linguistics and comparative philology, providing insights into the historical development of languages and their relationships.

How to Memorize "orthology"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tree with branches representing different languages. Orthology is the study of the relationships between the words in different languages, represented by the leaves on the branches.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'orthology' with the idea of 'straight' and 'study', as in the study of the relationships between words in different languages.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'StraightL' to remember the meaning of 'Orthology' as 'Study of Relationships Between Words in Different Languages'.

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