non-linking
|non/link/ing|
B2
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/nɑn-ˈlɪŋkɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/nɒn-ˈlɪŋkɪŋ/
(link)
connection
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-linking' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'linking' from 'link', which means 'to connect'.
Historical Evolution
'link' changed from the Old English word 'hlencan' and eventually became the modern English word 'link'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'link' meant 'to connect or bind', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not forming a connection or association between two or more things.
The non-linking words in the sentence do not contribute to the overall meaning.
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Last updated: 2025/02/08 10:58