'methodology' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'methodologia,' where 'methodos' meant 'pursuit of knowledge' and '-logia' meant 'study of.'

'methodologia' transformed into the Latin word 'methodologia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'methodology.'

Initially, it meant 'the study of methods,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.'