Question

orthography and signification of words, their etymology was necessarily to be considered, and they were therefore to be divided into primitives and derivatives. can be perfect, since while it is hastening to publication, some words are budding, and some falling away; that a whole life cannot be spent upon syntax and etymology, and that even a whole life would not be sufficient. which statement best describes the use of the underlined word in the excerpts? excerpt 1 recognizes the importance of word origins, but excerpt 2 suggests that studying word origins could be a waste of time. excerpt 1 recognizes the importance of word origins, and excerpt 2 suggests that etymology is more important than syntax. excerpt 1 questions the study of word origins, but excerpt 2 asserts the need to include etymology in dictionaries excerpt 1 questions the study of word origins, and excerpt 2 insists that etymology is best studied over the course of ones lifetime

Explanation:

In excerpt 1, "their etymology was necessarily to be considered" shows recognition of word - origin (etymology) importance. In excerpt 2, "a whole life cannot be spent upon syntax and etymology, and that even a whole life would not be sufficient" implies that spending too much time on etymology (studying word origins) could be a waste as words are changing and there's not enough time.

Answer:

Excerpt 1 recognizes the importance of word origins, but excerpt 2 suggests that studying word origins could be a waste of time.