non-blood-related
|non-blood-re-lat-ed|
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/nɑn-blʌd-rɪˈleɪtɪd/
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/nɒn-blʌd-rɪˈleɪtɪd/
not genetically related
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-blood-related' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the phrase 'blood-related' which refers to genetic or familial ties.
Historical Evolution
The term 'non-blood-related' evolved from the need to describe relationships that are familial but not genetic.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not related by blood,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not connected by blood or genetic ties.
They are non-blood-related siblings, having been adopted into the same family.
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Last updated: 2025/05/30 06:02