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non-olfactory

|non/ol/fac/to/ry|

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/nɒn-ɒlˈfæktəri/

not related to smell

Etymology
Etymology Information

'non-olfactory' originates from Latin, specifically the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'olfactorius' meaning 'of or relating to the sense of smell'.

Historical Evolution

'non-olfactory' was formed by combining the prefix 'non-' with 'olfactory', which comes from the Latin 'olfactorius'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not related to the sense of smell', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not related to or affecting the sense of smell.

The non-olfactory features of the perfume were more appealing to some customers.

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Last updated: 2025/01/31 01:51