Definitions. (1) Etymology refers to the origin or derivation of a word (also known as lexical change). Adjective: etymological. (2) Etymology is the branch of linguistics concerned with the history of the forms and meanings of words. See Examples and Observations below.efinitions. (1) Etymology refers to the origin or derivation of a word (also known as lexical change). Adjective: etymological. (2) Etymology is the branch of linguistics concerned with the history of the forms and meanings of words. See Examples and Observations below.
An independent practice association (or IPA) is a US term for an association of independent physicians, or other organization that contracts with independent physicians, and provides services to managed care organizations on a negotiated per capita rate, flat retainer fee, or negotiated fee-for-service basis. Contents.
An independent insurance agency is a company which sells insurance from one or more insurers, thus offering a wide range of choices from which their clients can choose.Captive commercial insurance agencies are limited to selling insurance from only one insurance carrier, that of their parent company and its affiliates.n independent insurance agency is a company which sells insurance from one or more insurers, thus offering a wide range of choices from which their clients can choose.