non-grammatical
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/nɒn-ɡrəˈmætɪkəl/
not following grammar rules
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-grammatical' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'grammatical' which comes from the Greek 'grammatikos', meaning 'pertaining to letters or learning'.
Historical Evolution
'grammatical' changed from the Latin word 'grammaticalis' and eventually became the modern English word 'grammatical'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'grammatical' meant 'pertaining to grammar', and 'non-grammatical' evolved to mean 'not conforming to grammar'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not conforming to the rules of grammar.
The sentence was non-grammatical, making it difficult to understand.
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Last updated: 2025/02/28 20:28