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etiology

etiology

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Study of the origins or causes of things in philosophy
  • noun
  • /ˌiːtiˈɑːlədʒi/
  • Formal
translation icon : etiología
  • Poverty and its etiology have been major subjects of concern for the social work profession throughout its history.
  • etiology and treatment
  • etiology and characteristics

Now this series breaks down something called the etiology or the origins of narcissism.

Examples

  • I am aware of the etiology of the modern matriarchal structure of the Black family.

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  • Now this series breaks down something called the etiology or the origins of narcissism.

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  • The Return allows us to learn more about the etiology, the origin of Don Quixotes madness.

  • We have identified changing trends in RPA etiology, patient populations affected, diagnosis, and patient appearance.

    Academic text (1995)

  • The adoption of psychological etiologies for delinquency was a practical decision in two ways.

    Academic text (2011)

  • ADHD will be reviewed with respect to history, definition, etiology, characteristics, and methodologies for providing intervention and remediation in the classroom setting.

    Academic text (1997)

  • During that period, physicians developed competing theories about its etiology (causation) and transmission, including the theory that influenza was contagious.

    Academic text (2012)

  • The study of its etiology revealed surprising insights into the causes of the phenomenon.

  • Researchers are investigating the etiology of the disease to better understand its origins and progression.

  • Understanding the etiology of obesity is crucial for developing effective prevention and treatment strategies.

Surface Forms

etiology singular
etiologies plural

Morphology

etiology = etio + logy

Built from the combining form etio- and -logy, but these elements are not transparent to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

The word etiology comes from the Greek aitia 'cause' and the part -logy 'study', the same -logy you see in biology and psychology. So etiology is the study of causes, which is why philosophers use it when they ask about the origin of the universe.