non-participants
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/nɑn-pɑrˈtɪsɪpənts/
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/nɒn-pɑːˈtɪsɪpənts/
(non-participant)
not taking part
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-participant' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'participant' from Latin 'participare', meaning 'to take part'.
Historical Evolution
'Participant' evolved from the Latin 'participans', which became 'participant' in Middle English, and the prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-participant'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not taking part', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
individuals who do not take part in a particular activity or event.
The survey results were skewed due to the high number of non-participants.
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Last updated: 2025/01/14 05:02