non-communication
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/nɑn kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/
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/nɒn kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/
(communication)
exchange of information
Etymology
'non-communication' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'communication' from Latin 'communicatio', where 'communicare' meant 'to share'.
'communicatio' transformed into the Old French word 'communicacion', and eventually became the modern English word 'communication'.
Initially, it meant 'to share or impart information', but in the context of 'non-communication', it evolved to mean 'lack of sharing or imparting information'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the absence or lack of communication.
The non-communication between the two departments led to a major misunderstanding.
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Last updated: 2025/01/25 10:33