Question

    Choose the option which can be substituted for the given

    words/sentence. One who studies the origin and history of words
    A Etymologist Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Philologist Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Lexicographer Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Paleographer Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    An etymologist is someone who studies the origin and historical development of words. A philologist studies language and its history in a broader sense, a lexicographer compiles dictionaries, and a paleographer studies ancient handwriting.

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