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non-joint

|non-joint|

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🇺🇸

/nɑn-dʒɔɪnt/

🇬🇧

/nɒn-dʒɔɪnt/

not connected

Etymology
Etymology Information

'non-joint' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'joint' meaning 'connected or combined.'

Historical Evolution

'non-joint' was formed by combining the prefix 'non-' with the word 'joint' to describe something that is not connected.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not connected,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not connected or combined with another part or entity.

The non-joint parts of the machine were easier to replace.

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Last updated: 2025/04/01 09:05