The true meaning of a word is found by
A. observing what speakers do with it.
B. looking it up in a dictionary.
C. researching its etymology.
D. extensive research.
The correct answer is letter C. The true meaning of a word is found by researching its etymology. Etymology refers to the study of the origins of words. Most of the words in the English language are based on ancient languages of the Greeks and older civilizations.
