Question

Look up the following words. Give the etymology of each. State what kind of term, such as mathematical, scientific, political science, history, etc. Include the name of the dictionary consulted as well as the publisher and publishing date.

ideological:
constructivist:
Marxist:
Vector:
axiomatic:
azimuth:
matrix:
hypothesis:
theory:
phenomena:

Answer 1

1). Ideological: Greek origin, meaning a form. It is largely employed in historical context.

2). Constructivist: Russian, derived from the word 'konstruktivizm' meaning to reference to an abstract art movement. It is used in both political and historical disciplines.

3). Marxist: The word Marxist is used to denote a firm follower of the principles and teachings of Karl Marx. The word is commonly employed in social sciences.

4). Vector: Latin origin, the word gives the meaning convey. It is used in mathematics.

5). Axiomatic: Greek origin, meaning of 'self-evident' or 'thought to be fitting.' The word is used in mathematics.

6). Azimuth: Arabic origin using the word 'meaning , and samt, direction.' It is employed in science and geography for describing the celestial or heavenly bodies.

7). Matrix: Latin origin, meaning 'a breeding mother.' The term is commonly employed in both science and mathematics.

8). Hypothesis: Greek origin, formed with words 'Hupo'(means under) and 'thesis'(means placing). This is used in science to check the validity of a truth.

9). Theory: It comes from Greek word Theoria, stands for 'speculation or contemplation' It is used in science, mathematics, and other disciplines as well.

10). Phenomena: Derived from 'Phasinomenon', a Greek word , which stands for 'things appearing to view.' The word is most likely used in science to detail natural occurrences.

Douglas Harper's 'Online Etymological dictionary', 2000.