non-abdominal
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/nɒn-æbˈdɒmɪnəl/
Not related to the abdomen
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-abdominal' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'abdominal' from Latin 'abdomen' meaning 'belly'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'non-abdominal' was formed by adding the prefix 'non-' to 'abdominal', which has been used in English since the 16th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'abdominal' referred to anything related to the belly, and 'non-abdominal' was coined to specify things not related to the abdomen.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or affecting the abdomen.
The non-abdominal pain was due to a muscle strain in the back.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45