non-ocular
|non-oc-u-lar|
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/nɑn ˈɑː.kjə.lɚ/
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/nɒn ˈɒk.jʊ.lə/
not related to the eyes
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-ocular' is formed in English by combining the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' with 'ocular,' which comes from Latin 'ocularis' meaning 'of the eye.'
Historical Evolution
'Ocular' comes from Latin 'ocularis,' and the prefix 'non-' was added in modern English to form 'non-ocular.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'ocular' meant 'of or relating to the eye,' and 'non-ocular' was created to mean 'not of or relating to the eye.' This meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or involving the eyes.
The disease has non-ocular symptoms as well.
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Last updated: 2025/08/08 18:49