non-doctrinal
|non-doc-trin-al|
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/nɒnˈdɒktrɪnəl/
not based on doctrine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-doctrinal' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'doctrinal' from Latin 'doctrina' meaning 'teaching' or 'doctrine'.
Historical Evolution
'Doctrina' transformed into the Old French word 'doctrine', and eventually became the modern English word 'doctrine'. The prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-doctrinal'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not related to teaching or doctrine', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not relating to or based on a doctrine or set of beliefs.
The committee's decision was non-doctrinal, focusing on practical outcomes.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45