Question

question 17 of 20
which sentence describes the etymology of a word?
a. the ch in niche is actually pronounced like sh in /eash.
b. synonyms of vocation include job, profession, and practice.
c. dia, as in diameter, comes from the greek word for across.
d. praxis is a noun that means \practice\ as opposed to \theory.\

Explanation:

Etymology is the study of the origin of words. Option C explains the origin of the word part "dia" (from the Greek word for across), which is related to etymology. Option A is about pronunciation, Option B is about synonyms, and Option D is about the meaning of a word.

Answer:

C. Dia, as in diameter, comes from the Greek word for across.