non-participation
|non-par-ti-ci-pa-tion|
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/nɑn-pɑrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/
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/nɒn-pɑːˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/
(participation)
not taking part
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-participation' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'participation' from Latin 'participationem', meaning 'a sharing, partaking'.
Historical Evolution
'participationem' transformed into the Old French word 'participacion', and eventually became the modern English word 'participation'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a sharing or partaking', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the act of taking part'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of not taking part in an activity or event.
Her non-participation in the meeting was noted by the manager.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40