Question

A student researching the etymological development of a word would find the _____ to be most helpful.

Answer 1

dictionary would be most helpful

Answer 2

Answer:

"A student researching the etymological development of a word would find the Dictionary/Thesaurus very useful."

Explanation:

A dictionary and Thesaurus helps in stating the meaning of a word, the origin of the word, the pronunciation, synonyms, antonyms, the correct usage of the word, the slangs of the word and examples of how to use a word.  

More than the dictionary, the Thesaurus will help a student unravel the mystery and backgrounds of the various words. A thesaurus also provides the inclusion of foreign words.