non-deductible
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/ˌnɑːn.dɪˈdʌk.tə.bəl/
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/ˌnɒn.dɪˈdʌk.tə.bəl/
not deductible
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-deductible' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'deductible', which comes from Latin 'deducere', meaning 'to lead away'.
Historical Evolution
'deductible' evolved from the Latin word 'deducere', through Old French 'deduire', and eventually became the modern English word 'deductible'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'deductible' meant 'capable of being deducted', and 'non-deductible' has retained the meaning of 'not capable of being deducted'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not able to be deducted, especially from taxable income.
The expenses were deemed non-deductible by the tax authorities.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41