non-credit
|non/cred/it|
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/nɑnˈkrɛdɪt/
🇬🇧
/nɒnˈkrɛdɪt/
not for credit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-credit' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'credit' from Latin 'creditum', meaning 'a loan or trust'.
Historical Evolution
'creditum' transformed into the Old French word 'crédit', and eventually became the modern English word 'credit'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'credit' meant 'a loan or trust', but over time it evolved to include academic recognition.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a course or class that does not count towards a degree or academic credit.
She enrolled in a non-credit art class to improve her painting skills.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45