etymological Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective based on or belonging to etymology
    • I merely drew an etymological distinction

WordNet

Et`y*mo*log"ic*al adjective
Etymology
L. etymologicus, Gr. : cf. F. étimilogique. See Etymology.
Definitions
  1. Pertaining to etymology, or the derivation of words. -- Et`y*mo*log"ic*al*ly, adv.

Webster 1913