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non-articular

|non-ar-tic-u-lar|

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/nɒn-ɑːrˈtɪkjələr/

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/nɒn-ɑːˈtɪkjʊlər/

not related to joints

Etymology
Etymology Information

'non-articular' originates from Latin, specifically the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'articularis' meaning 'pertaining to joints'.

Historical Evolution

'articularis' transformed into the English word 'articular', and with the addition of the prefix 'non-', it became 'non-articular'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not related to joints', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not related to or involving joints.

The non-articular surface of the bone was smooth.

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Last updated: 2025/03/30 20:25