study
study
UK[ˈstʌdi]US[ˈstʌdi]
v
To spend time learning about a subject, especially by reading or attending a school.
n
The activity of learning about a subject, or the process of doing this.
n
A room in a house used for reading, writing, or other work.
Etymology
The word 'study' entered English in the 12th century from the Old French 'estudie', which itself originated from the Latin 'studium', meaning 'zeal, affection, eagerness, pursuit'. This Latin term is related to 'studere', meaning 'to be diligent or eager'. The semantic journey reflects a shift from a general state of eagerness or application to the specific modern sense of applying one's mind to the acquisition of knowledge. The Proto-Indo-European root is thought to be (s)teu-, meaning 'to push, knock, beat', which conceptually extended to notions of thrusting oneself forward with zeal.
Analysis
The word 'study' is a simplex word derived from Old French. It does not contain separable, meaningful morphemes in its modern English spelling.
Examples
She needs to study for her history exam.
The university conducted a detailed study of local wildlife.
He retreated to his quiet study to finish writing the report.