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# Barnhart Concise Dictionary of Etymology: Scholarly and Accessible ― Over 21,000 Word Origins Without Abbreviations or Jargon

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## Description

"[A] combination of readability with scholarship. . . of exceptional quality." —American Library Association (Reference Books Bulletin) As all lovers of language know, words are the source of our very understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Often, however, our use of language is so automatic that we neglect to consider where those words came from and what they assume. What are the implications, beyond the simple dictionary definitions, of using words such as privilege, hysteria, seminal, and gyp? Browsing through the pages of The Barnhart Concise Dictionary of Etymology is like exploring the historical, political, and rhetorical wonderland of our linguistic heritage. We see the evolution of ideas, as root word connections that now seem arbitrary are traced to schools of thought from the past. We also find an opportunity to examine how the sometimes backwards, sometimes hilarious, and sometimes illuminating ideologies built into our language affect our modern thinking. Written in a fresh, accessible style, The Barnhart Concise Dictionary of Etymology provides the derivations of over 21,000 English-language words without resorting to the use of abbreviations, symbols, or technical terminology. Drawing on the most current American scholarship, and focusing on the core words in contemporary English, this fascinating book is both a diverting browse and a thinking person's Bible.

Review: Learning words - Great book love its size
Review: Good book, lots of information. - This book covers wide range of root words and language areas. It is very informative.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
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| Best Sellers Rank | #12,052 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5 in Etymology (Books) #12 in Linguistics Reference #15 in Dictionaries (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 440 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Learning words
*by N***E on February 20, 2026*

Great book love its size

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good book, lots of information.
*by A***R on June 12, 2025*

This book covers wide range of root words and language areas. It is very informative.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love it!
*by J***N on November 26, 2025*

What surprised me was the choice of paper used in printing this book and the quality of that paper! It’s been a very pleasant experience using this book. And, initially I wasn’t welcoming of the “lengthy” details into etymology of different senses of the same word, but as I kept using this book for derivation lookup, I eventually became very thankful of the details provided. Love it, love it, love it!!

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