Etymology by itself is not going to be useful. As one more flashcard, another pillar, additional context, they will to deepen your understanding. It is creating more inter-connections between your neurons.
I think we should not confuse the process of hypothesis building with hypothesis testing.
>> As one more flashcard, another pillar, additional context, they will to deepen your understanding. It is creating more inter-connections between your neurons.
This is a hypothesis, identifying a mechanism that leads to an effect. But I don't see any tested hypothesis for either the mechanism or the effect. And we have millions of people who have mastered other languages as children and as adults who have no idea what etymology means.
I mean, it sounds reasonable, in theory. Like knowing the evolution of tactical formations in soccer would like one to become a better player. But it is common sense it has no effect whatsoever on soccer abilities.
