non-accredited
|non-ac-cred-it-ed|
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/nɒn əˈkrɛdɪtɪd/
(accredited)
not officially recognized
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-accredited' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'accredited' which comes from Latin 'accreditare', meaning 'to give credit to'.
Historical Evolution
'accreditare' transformed into the French word 'accréditer', and eventually became the modern English word 'accredit'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'accredit' meant 'to give credit to', but over time it evolved to mean 'officially recognize or authorize'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not officially recognized or authorized by a governing body or institution.
The non-accredited course was still popular among students.
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Last updated: 2025/04/19 07:00