Have you ever looked at a word and wondered how it came into being?
For example, the word “money” comes, in part, from the Latin word “moneta.”
Knowing a word’s origin and how its meaning has evolved over time gives you a greater appreciation for it.
If you get serious about this endeavor, you can tell your friends that you’ve become interested in etymology (see definition and hear pronunciation below).
That will make them stop and think!
Cool word question of the day: How do you think that etymology might help you excel in other fields of study?
Etymology: The study of the origin of words, including how their meanings have evolved over time.
Click here to hear a pronunciation of etymology.
https://coolwordclub.com/wp-content/uploads/etymology.mp3
We're looking for the coolest of the cool words! Nominate and vote on words. See which ones your friends like best.
>> Winners Circle
Got something important to say? Send us your essays. Your work may be chosen as a guest blog for this website. 
Vote for your favorite word and see which words your friends think are cool!