Understanding 'etymological' helps trace a word back to its original language or meaning.

Word Origins

'Etymological' tells how words reflect cultural changes and influences through history.

Cultural Insights

'Etymological' studies can reveal how a word's meaning evolved differently in various contexts.

Meaning Evolution

 Animated corpses appear in stories all over the world throughout recorded history. But zombies have a distinct lineage— one that traces back to Equatorial and Central Africa. The first clue is in the word “zombie” itself. Its exact etymological origins are unknown,