non-archival
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/nɒn-ɑːrˈkaɪvəl/
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/nɒn-ɑːˈkaɪvəl/
not for preservation
Etymology
'non-archival' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'archival' which comes from 'archive', derived from the Greek word 'arkheion', meaning 'public records'.
'archival' evolved from the Greek 'arkheion' to the Latin 'archivum', and eventually became the modern English word 'archive'.
Initially, 'archival' meant 'pertaining to public records', but over time it evolved to mean 'suitable for long-term preservation'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not suitable for or related to archives; not intended for long-term preservation.
The documents were considered non-archival and were disposed of after the project.
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Last updated: 2025/03/12 01:59