non-bacterial
|non/bac/te/ri/al|
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/nɒn-bækˈtɪriəl/
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/nɒn-bækˈtɪəriəl/
not involving bacteria
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-bacterial' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'bacterial' which relates to bacteria.
Historical Evolution
The term 'non-bacterial' was formed by combining 'non-' with 'bacterial' to describe conditions or substances not involving bacteria.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not involving bacteria,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/16 09:39