Relating to or serving as the etymon (root form) of a word.
From etymon + -ic (adjective suffix). This rare technical term developed in the 19th century among specialists discussing word root relationships.
An etymonic connection between words can surprise you—'donate,' 'donor,' and 'donation' all share the same Latin etymonic root 'donare' meaning 'to give.'
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