aetiological
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/ˌiːtiəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
(aetiology)
study of causes
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aetiological' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aitiologia,' where 'aitia' meant 'cause' and 'logia' meant 'study.'
Historical Evolution
'aitiologia' transformed into the Latin word 'aetiologia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aetiological' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'study of causes,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the cause or origin of something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the cause or origin of something, especially a disease.
The aetiological factors of the disease were studied extensively.
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Last updated: 2025/05/21 19:21