non-aviation
|non-a-vi-a-tion|
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/nɒnˌeɪviˈeɪʃən/
not related to flying
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-aviation' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'aviation' from Latin 'aviatio', meaning 'flight'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'aviation' evolved from the Latin word 'aviatio', and the prefix 'non-' was added to denote the absence of aviation-related activities.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'aviation' referred to the act of flying, and 'non-aviation' was coined to describe activities not involving flight.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to aviation or flying.
The company is expanding its non-aviation services.
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Last updated: 2025/02/20 09:20