Here's why:
* Etymology is the study of the origin and history of words.
* Etymology dictionaries specialize in providing the historical development of words, including their origin language, changes in meaning, and related words.
Some popular etymology dictionaries include:
* The Oxford English Dictionary (OED)
* Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage
* Online Etymology Dictionary
By searching for "amnesia" in these resources, you would discover that it comes from the Greek word "amnesis," meaning "forgetfulness."