non-copyable
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/nɑnˈkɑpiəbl̩/
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/nɒnˈkɒpiəbl̩/
(copy)
duplicate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-copyable' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'copyable' which comes from 'copy', meaning 'to duplicate'.
Historical Evolution
'copyable' changed from the Old French word 'copier' and eventually became the modern English word 'copy'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'copy' meant 'to duplicate or reproduce', and 'non-copyable' evolved to mean 'not able to be duplicated'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not able to be copied or duplicated.
The document is non-copyable to protect its contents.
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Last updated: 2025/01/12 23:45