Define etymology and explain how it relates to modern English

Etymology - the study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.

How it relates to modern English - This word contantly changes, which is how it relates to modern English.

Etymology Sentence Examples-

1. The etymology of the word Pali is uncertain.

2. This etymology, however, is not much in favour now.

3. The etymology may be wrong, but this is the popular sense of the word.

4. In etymology he endeavoured to find a Roman explanation of words where possible