non-executively
|non-ex-e-cu-tive-ly|
/nɒn-ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪvli/
(non-executive)
advisory role
Etymology
'non-executively' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'executive', which comes from Latin 'executivus', meaning 'carrying out'.
'executivus' transformed into the English word 'executive', and the prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-executive', eventually leading to the adverb 'non-executively'.
Initially, it meant 'not carrying out executive duties', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that does not involve executive responsibilities or authority.
He served non-executively on the board, providing advice without direct management duties.
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Last updated: 2025/06/04 09:59