non-copular
|non/co/pu/lar|
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/nɒnˈkɒpjʊlər/
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/nɒnˈkɒpjʊlə/
not linking
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-copular' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'copular' from Latin 'copula' meaning 'link' or 'tie'.
Historical Evolution
'copula' transformed into the English word 'copular', and with the addition of 'non-', it became 'non-copular'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not linking', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not relating to or involving a copula, especially in grammar.
In English, 'run' is a non-copular verb.
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Last updated: 2025/02/01 23:08