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Author:  Yuri Tricys  |  :  Nov 23, 2021  |  :  etymology john-ayto Start word-origins
Magazine Nov 23, 2021 etymology john-ayto Start word-origins

What Is the Etymological Origin of the Word 'Start'?

A start-up is like a chemical reaction Why Start? Starting anything is one of the most exciting and well-loved human experiences. How do you feel when you: Start your car? Start a journey or vacation? Start a new ...

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Author:  Yuri Tricys  |  :  Nov 14, 2021  |  :  Appraisal etymology john-ayto word-origins
Magazine Nov 14, 2021 Appraisal etymology john-ayto word-origins

What Is the Etymological Origin of the Word 'Appraisal'?

In any appraisal there is risk. A jeweller appraising a gem for purchase risks paying too much and losing money. An interviewer risks hiring the wrong candidate, costing the organization training and recruitment funds ...

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Author:  Yuri Tricys  |  :  Nov 7, 2021  |  :  etymology john-ayto November word-origins
Magazine Nov 7, 2021 etymology john-ayto November word-origins

What Is the Etymological Origin of the Word 'November'?

Sunday, one quarter through the ninth month of the year. 9 things to remember today to make change happen. You can talk to strangers on a busy corner. It’s easier to reach a goal when you set it. Life is not meant ...

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Author:  Yuri Tricys  |  :  Oct 31, 2021  |  :  etymology john-ayto Rush word-origins
Magazine Oct 31, 2021 etymology john-ayto Rush word-origins

What Is the Etymological Origin of the Word 'Rush'?

[An elite endurance athlete, at the Glen Coe Skyline 2018 - Skyrunner Word Series, tackles tough terrain in the Scottish Highlands. Etymologically, the derivative of rush, referring to the release of epinephrine ...

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Author:  Yuri Tricys  |  :  Oct 30, 2021  |  :  etymology john-ayto Respect word-origins
Magazine Oct 30, 2021 etymology john-ayto Respect word-origins

What Is the Etymological Origin of the Word 'Respect'?

In life, the more you give of some things, the more you get. Unfortunately, respect is not one of those things.

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Author:  Yuri Tricys  |  :  Oct 22, 2021  |  :  etymology john-ayto Team word-origins |  Updated:    22 Aug 2021
Magazine Oct 22, 2021 etymology john-ayto Team word-origins

What Is the Etymological Origin of the Word 'Team'?

While there is an i in tie, which is distantly related to team through teem, or etymologically, ahem.., abundance, the adage “there is no i in team” remains valid etymologically. But what does it mean? Great ...

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