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non-elemental

|non/el/e/men/tal|

/nɒn-ˌɛlɪˈmɛntəl/

not basic

Etymology

Etymology Information

'non-elemental' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'elemental' from Latin 'elementum' meaning 'basic part'.

Historical Evolution

'non-elemental' evolved from the combination of 'non-' and 'elemental' in modern English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not basic or fundamental', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not consisting of or relating to basic or fundamental elements.

The compound is non-elemental, meaning it is composed of complex molecules.

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