etymologize

et·y·mol·o·gize

verb \-ˌjīz\

et·y·mol·o·gizedet·y·mol·o·giz·ing

Definition of ETYMOLOGIZE

transitive verb

: to discover, formulate, or state an etymology for

intransitive verb

: to study or formulate etymologies

First Known Use of ETYMOLOGIZE

circa 1530

Rhymes with ETYMOLOGIZE

Americanize, apotheosize, colonialize, compartmentalize, conceptualize, consolation prize, contextualize, decriminalize, delegitimize, demilitarize, denaturalize, departmentalize, depoliticize, desexualize, epigrammatize, Europeanize, exteriorize, ideologize, individualize, industrialize, internationalize, legitimatize, materialize, memorialize, miniaturize, politicalize, private enterprise, professionalize, psychoanalyze, revolutionize, self-actualize, sensationalize, sentimentalize, spiritualize, underutilize, universalize