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English word study comes from Middle English (1100-1500) studie (Study (act of studying).)

Detailed word origin of study

Dictionary entry Language Definition
studie Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) Study (act of studying).
study English (en) (academic) To take a course or courses on a subject.. (usually, academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.. To acquire knowledge on a subject.. To endeavor diligently; to be zealous.. To fix the mind closely upon a subject; to dwell upon anything in thought; to muse; to ponder.. To look at minutely. [...]