non-capsular
|non-cap-su-lar|
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/nɒnˈkæpsjʊlər/
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/nɒnˈkæpsjʊlə/
not related to a capsule
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-capsular' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'capsular' from Latin 'capsula' meaning 'small box or case'.
Historical Evolution
'Capsula' transformed into the English word 'capsule', and the prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-capsular'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'capsular' meant 'relating to a capsule', and 'non-capsular' evolved to mean 'not having or relating to a capsule'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having or relating to a capsule.
The non-capsular structure of the plant was evident.
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Last updated: 2025/05/14 21:21