Etymology: An Old Discipline in New Contexts (original) (raw)

Etymology, with roots tracing back to classical antiquity, has evolved as a distinct academic discipline since the 19th century, influenced by comparative linguistics. Recent developments in linguistics, including grammaticalization, lexicalization, and cognitive linguistics, have significant implications for etymological research. This volume considers the interactions between traditional etymological methodologies and contemporary linguistic trends, highlighting emerging research areas such as language contact and semantic maps, while underscoring the need for further examination of the relationship between these disciplines.