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Etymonline is a free online etymology dictionary that provides information about the origins and historical development of words in English. It offers detailed explanations of word origins, meanings, and changes over time, often tracing words back to their earliest recorded usage. This resource can help educators and students understand how words have evolved and diversified throughout history, as well as help understand the orthography and morphology of words.
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The etymologies could be clearer and more user friendly, but a very informative and comprehensive site. It is important for educators to research the etymologies of content vocabulary before embarking on a new math unit for instance. Front loading content areas with this knowledge has great potential to promote deeper understandings of language AND content.