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What is the purpose of etymology?(1 point)
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to explain the meaning of a word
to explain the meaning of a word

to learn how to spell a word correctly
to learn how to spell a word correctly

to understand how sounds are produced in a language
to understand how sounds are produced in a language

to tell how a word has changed or evolved
to tell how a word has changed or evolved
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The purpose of etymology is to tell how a word has changed or evolved. Etymology examines the origin of words, their history, and how their meanings and forms have developed over time.