/iːdoʊˈɛɪɒlədʒi/ (EE-do-AY-ol-uh-jee)

Definitions

1. noun

The study of the origin and development of words and their relationships to other words in a language.

“The linguist’s aedoeology revealed the fascinating history behind the evolution of the English language.”

2. noun

The branch of linguistics that examines the history and structure of words.

“Her dissertation focused on the aedoeology of ancient Sumerian languages.”