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- What is the best etymology dictionary?
- Is Online Etymology Dictionary reliable?
- How do you find the etymology of a word?
- How do you cite Online etymology?
What is the best etymology dictionary?
The most famous etymological dictionary is the Oxford English Dictionary (known as the OED).
Is Online Etymology Dictionary reliable?
Reviews and reputation. The Online Etymology Dictionary has been referenced by Oxford University's "Arts and Humanities Community Resource" catalog as "an excellent tool for those seeking the origins of words" and cited in the Chicago Tribune as one of the "best resources for finding just the right word".
How do you find the etymology of a word?
How to find the etymology of a word
- Research etymological dictionaries. Here are some to try: LibrarySpot Etymology Dictionaries. ...
- Look up the root words of your topic. Explore the history and evolution of your keywords. Get the true sense of how these words were born and evolved over time.
- Work with those words.
How do you cite Online etymology?
To cite a dictionary definition in APA Style, start with the author of the dictionary (usually an organization), followed by the publication year, the word you're citing, the dictionary name, the publisher (if not already listed as author), and the URL.
