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Entomology vs. Etymology
Entomology
Examples:
She enrolled in an entomology course focusing on beetles.Entomology helps in understanding pest control methods.His passion for entomology led him to discover a new insect species.
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Etymology
/ˌɛtɪˈmɒlədʒi/Examples:
Etymology traces the history of a word's evolution.Exploring etymology helps unravel language roots.The etymology of words fascinates linguists worldwide.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Remember that entomology starts with ent, like ant, which is an insect that entomology studies.
- Etymology starts with ety, reminding you of etymon, meaning true meaning of a word, tying it to its linguistic roots.
- The mole in entomology can remind you of the small creatures it studies, while etym- in etymology looks like term, linking it to words and their origins.
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