non-linguistic
|non/lin/guis/tic|
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/nɒn-lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/
not related to language
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-linguistic' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'linguistic' from Latin 'linguisticus', meaning 'of or pertaining to language'.
Historical Evolution
'Linguisticus' transformed into the English word 'linguistic', and with the addition of the prefix 'non-', it became 'non-linguistic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not related to language', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to language or linguistics.
The study focused on non-linguistic factors affecting communication.
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Last updated: 2025/02/13 21:41