non-judgmental
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/ˌnɑːnˌdʒʌdʒˈmɛntəl/
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/ˌnɒnˌdʒʌdʒˈmɛntəl/
without judgment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-judgmental' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'judgmental,' which comes from 'judgment,' derived from the Old French 'jugement,' meaning 'the act of judging.'
Historical Evolution
'judgmental' evolved from the Old French 'jugemental,' and the prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-judgmental' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'judgmental' meant 'related to judgment,' but 'non-judgmental' evolved to mean 'not making judgments.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not making or expressing judgments, especially moral or personal ones.
She offered non-judgmental support to her friend.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41