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Select the option that can be used as a
one-word-substitute for the given group of words. The study of the origin and development of languages is called:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â ÂSolution
Philology is the study of the origin, development, and historical aspects of languages, particularly in terms of written texts. Linguistics is the scientific study of language, including its structure and function. Semantics focuses on the meaning of words and phrases.          Etymology is the study of the origin of individual words and their meanings over time.
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