non-musical
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/nɑnˈmjuzɪkəl/
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/nɒnˈmjuːzɪkəl/
not related to music
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-musical' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'musical' which comes from Latin 'musicalis', meaning 'of music'.
Historical Evolution
'musicalis' transformed into the Old French word 'musical', and eventually became the modern English word 'musical'. The prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-musical'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'musical' meant 'of music', and with the prefix 'non-', it evolved to mean 'not related to music'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or involving music.
The play was non-musical, focusing solely on dialogue and acting.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41