aetiologist
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/ˌiːtiˈɒlədʒɪst/
study of causes
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aetiologist' 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 'aetiologist' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'study of causes,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'specialist in the study of causes, especially in diseases.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a specialist in aetiology, the study of causation or origination, particularly in relation to diseases.
The aetiologist presented his findings on the origins of the disease.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/21 20:06