non-locational
|non-lo-ca-tion-al|
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/nɒn-loʊˈkeɪʃənəl/
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/nɒn-ləʊˈkeɪʃənəl/
not location-based
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-locational' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'locational' which is derived from 'location', meaning 'a particular place or position'.
Historical Evolution
'Location' comes from the Latin word 'locatio', which means 'a placing'. The prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-locational'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not related to a specific place', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to a specific location or place.
The company offers non-locational services that can be accessed from anywhere.
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Last updated: 2025/06/11 17:23