Etymology — Word Origins

Trace any word from its roots to today’s meaning.

Where does a word really come from? Type any word and trace its origin instantly — its roots, the languages it traveled through, and how its meaning shifted over centuries.

Every word becomes a small story: like how robot comes from a Czech word for forced labor, or how clue began as a ball of thread. Fast, beautiful, and hard to put down.

Features: • AI-powered etymology lookup with language paths and meaning shifts • Word of the day with rich historical context • Favorites and search history • Works great offline for previously looked-up words • Clean, distraction-free reading experience • Dark mode and dynamic type support

Whether you're a writer, student, linguist, or just a curious reader, Etymology turns every word into a small window on the history of language.