non-healthcare
|non/health/care|
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/nɑn-ˈhɛlθˌkɛr/
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/nɒn-ˈhɛlθˌkɛə/
not related to healthcare
Etymology
Etymology Information
The prefix 'non-' originates from Latin, meaning 'not,' combined with 'healthcare,' which refers to the maintenance or improvement of health via diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
Historical Evolution
'Non-healthcare' is a modern English term formed by adding the prefix 'non-' to 'healthcare' to denote the absence of healthcare-related aspects.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not related to healthcare,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or involved in the provision of healthcare services.
The company is expanding its non-healthcare divisions.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35