Literary Terms And Definitions

noun the study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history

• The study of the etymology of words can provide insight into the history of language.
• I find it fascinating to learn about the etymology of different words and how they have evolved over time.
• I never realized how cool the etymology of slang words could be until I started looking into it.
• Understanding the etymology of a concept can help us trace its origins and development.

noun an inappropriate or awkward word or expression

• The infelicity of his remarks during the meeting caused tension among the team members.
• She couldn't help but cringe at the infelicity of his joke.
• His infelicity in handling the situation made things awkward for everyone.
• The infelicity of their relationship was like a dark cloud hanging over them.