non-literary
|non-lit-er-ar-y|
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/nɑnˈlɪtəˌrɛri/
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/nɒnˈlɪtərəri/
not related to literature
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-literary' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'literary' from Latin 'litterarius', which pertains to letters or literature.
Historical Evolution
'non-literary' evolved from the combination of 'non-' and 'literary', which was used in Middle English as 'literarie'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not pertaining to literature', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or concerned with literature or the writing of literature.
The report was written in a non-literary style.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41