non-linguistically
|non-lin-guis-tic-al-ly|
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/nɒn-lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪkli/
(non-linguistic)
not related to language
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-linguistic' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'linguistic' from Latin 'linguisticus', which relates to language.
Historical Evolution
'Linguisticus' transformed into the English word 'linguistic', and with the addition of 'non-', it became 'non-linguistic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not related to language', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not related to language or linguistics.
The message was conveyed non-linguistically through gestures.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45