non-erotic
|non/e/rot/ic|
B2
/nɒn ɪˈrɒtɪk/
not sexual
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-erotic' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'erotic' which comes from Greek 'erōtikos', related to 'erōs' meaning 'sexual love'.
Historical Evolution
'erōtikos' transformed into the Latin 'eroticus', and eventually became the modern English word 'erotic'. The prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-erotic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'erotic' meant 'pertaining to sexual love', and 'non-erotic' has consistently meant 'not pertaining to sexual love'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or involving sexual desire or excitement.
The film was a non-erotic drama focusing on family relationships.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45