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Etymology of the English word psephology

the English word psephology
using the Latin suffix -logy
derived from the Greek word psephos, ψῆφος (a pebble (as worn smooth by handling); (by implication, of use as a counter or ballot) a verdict (of acquittal) or ticket (of admission); a vote)

Date

The earliest known usage of psephology in English dates from the 20th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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