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non-advertising

|non/ad/ver/tis/ing|

B2

🇺🇸

/nɑn-ˈædvərˌtaɪzɪŋ/

🇬🇧

/nɒn-ˈædvətaɪzɪŋ/

(advertising)

not related to advertising

Base Form
advertising
Etymology
Etymology Information

'non-advertising' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'advertising', which comes from the Latin 'advertere', meaning 'to turn towards'.

Historical Evolution

'advertising' evolved from the Latin 'advertere' to the Old French 'avertir', and eventually became the modern English word 'advertising'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'advertising' meant 'to turn attention towards something', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'promoting products or services'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not related to or involving advertising.

The company focuses on non-advertising revenue streams.

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Last updated: 2025/01/14 12:37