non-motherly
|non-moth-er-ly|
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/nɑn-ˈmʌðərli/
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/nɒn-ˈmʌðəli/
(motherly)
nurturing and caring
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-motherly' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'motherly,' which is derived from 'mother.'
Historical Evolution
'Motherly' comes from the Old English word 'modorlic,' which evolved into the modern English word 'motherly.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'motherly' meant 'having the qualities of a mother,' and 'non-motherly' evolved to mean the opposite.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having the qualities or characteristics typically associated with a mother.
Her non-motherly attitude surprised everyone at the family gathering.
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Last updated: 2025/02/19 14:49