Etymology

Have you ever wondered why, of all the possible vibrations, sounds, combination thereof we chose a specific one for each word? Choose your words. Why allow your environment choose them for you?

• What did the word originally mean?
• How did it develop?
• What is the common usage today?
• Are differences cultural?
• Is there a better, more accurate word you could use?
• Summarize and document what you've learned.

Pick any word and share what you've found.