non-obligated
|non-ob-li-gat-ed|
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/nɑnˈɑblɪˌɡeɪtɪd/
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/nɒnˈɒblɪˌɡeɪtɪd/
(obligate)
bound by duty
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-obligated' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'obligated' from Latin 'obligatus', where 'ob-' meant 'toward' and 'ligare' meant 'to bind'.
Historical Evolution
'obligatus' transformed into the Old French word 'obliger', and eventually became the modern English word 'obligate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bind or commit', but 'non-obligated' evolved to mean 'not bound or committed'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not bound by any obligation or duty.
As a volunteer, she was non-obligated to attend the meeting.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45