non-artistic
|non-ar-tis-tic|
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/nɒn-ɑrˈtɪstɪk/
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/nɒn-ɑːˈtɪstɪk/
not related to art
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-artistic' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'artistic' which comes from 'art,' derived from Latin 'ars' meaning 'skill' or 'craft.'
Historical Evolution
'Artistic' evolved from the Latin word 'artisticus,' which was adapted into Middle English as 'artistic,' and the prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-artistic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'artistic' meant 'pertaining to art,' and with the prefix 'non-,' it evolved to mean 'not pertaining to art.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or involving art or artistic skills.
The report was written in a non-artistic style.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45