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Etymology of the English word idiom

the English word idiom
derived from the Late Latin word idioma (idiom)
derived from the Greek word idioma, ἰδίωμα
derived from the Greek word idiousthai
derived from the Greek word idios, ἴδιος (pertaining to self; one's own; by implication, private or separate)

Date

The earliest known usage of idiom in English dates from the 16th century.

Cognates

Dutch idioom, French idiome, German Idiom, Norwegian idiom, Swedish idiom

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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