non-filing
|non-fil-ing|
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/nɑnˈfaɪlɪŋ/
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/nɒnˈfaɪlɪŋ/
(file)
organize or submit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-filing' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'file', which comes from the Latin word 'filare', meaning 'to thread'.
Historical Evolution
'filare' transformed into the Old French word 'filer', and eventually became the modern English word 'file'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'file' meant 'to thread', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to submit documents'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to the act of not submitting required documents or forms, especially in a legal or financial context.
The company faced penalties due to non-filing of tax returns.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41