Quote Originally Posted by C_ntua
Etymology means true/accurate meaning of the word. It doesn't really changes. It is defined preferably once. If you want a new meaning you can use a new word.
Then the meaning of "etymology", according to you, is "fantasy" Either that, or etymology is a concept only applicable to dead languages.

The same word can have different meanings based on context. Indeed, taking a quick check of an online dictionary, I see that etymology means:
  • the derivation of a word.
  • an account of the history of a particular word or element of a word.
  • the study of historical linguistic change, especially as manifested in individual words.


Quote Originally Posted by C_ntua
Commonly used is not a good way to go with the meaning of a word. Religion is commonly used differently for example.
If you want to avoid misunderstanding, define your intended meaning of a word whose meaning may be in contention.