non-performer
|non/per/form/er|
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/nɑn-pərˈfɔrmər/
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/nɒn-pəˈfɔːmə/
(performer)
entertainment provider
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-performer' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'performer', which comes from the Old French 'parfournir', meaning 'to complete'.
Historical Evolution
'performer' changed from the Old French word 'parfournir' and eventually became the modern English word 'performer'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'performer' meant 'one who completes a task', but over time it evolved to mean 'one who entertains or acts'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or entity that does not perform or meet expectations.
The project was a non-performer, failing to deliver the expected results.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42