What is another word for etymologizing?
Pronunciation: [ˌɛtɪmˈɒləd͡ʒˌa͡ɪzɪŋ] (IPA) 
Etymologizing, which refers to the act of studying and analyzing the history and origin of words, has several synonyms that can be used interchangeably. Lexicology and lexicography are two similar terms that refer to the study of words and their meanings. However, they differ in their focus. Lexicology deals with the structure of words, while lexicography deals with the compilation of dictionaries. Philology is another synonym for etymologizing that refers to the study of language and literature in their historical and cultural contexts. Linguistics, comparative philology, and historical linguistics are other related terms that involve the study of language history and evolution.
