non-exchange
|non-ex-change|
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/nɑn-ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
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/nɒn-ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
(exchange)
reciprocal giving and receiving
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-exchange' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'exchange' from Old French 'eschanger', meaning 'to exchange'.
Historical Evolution
'exchange' changed from the Old French word 'eschanger' and eventually became the modern English word 'exchange'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'exchange' meant 'to trade or barter', but in the context of 'non-exchange', it refers to the absence of such activity.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a situation or condition where no exchange or trade occurs.
The non-exchange of goods led to a surplus in the market.
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Last updated: 2025/04/15 04:11