non-commercial
|non/com/mer/cial|
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/ˌnɑːn kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
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/ˌnɒn kəˈmɜːʃəl/
(commercial)
business-related
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-commercial' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'commercial' from Latin 'commercium', where 'com-' meant 'together' and 'merx' meant 'goods'.
Historical Evolution
'commercium' transformed into the Old French word 'comercial', and eventually became the modern English word 'commercial'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'commercial' meant 'pertaining to trade', and 'non-commercial' evolved to mean 'not related to trade or profit'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not intended for or directed towards commercial advantage or monetary gain.
The radio station plays non-commercial music.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35