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QWhat does the term "etymology" refer to in the context of foreign words?

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  • A The pronunciation of foreign words ✔ ✖
  • B The spelling of foreign words ✔ ✖
  • C The origin and history of words ✔ ✖
  • D The grammatical structure of foreign words ✔ ✖
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Etymology refers to the study of the origin and history of words, including their development, changes in meaning over time, and linguistic connections to other languages.

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