non-prescription
|non-pre-scrip-tion|
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/nɑn-prɪˈskrɪpʃən/
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/nɒn-prɪˈskrɪpʃən/
without a doctor's order
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-prescription' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'prescription' from Latin 'praescriptio', meaning 'a written order'.
Historical Evolution
'prescription' changed from the Latin word 'praescriptio' and eventually became the modern English word 'prescription'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'prescription' meant 'a written order', but over time it evolved to mean 'a doctor's written order for medication'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not requiring a prescription from a doctor to be obtained.
You can buy non-prescription painkillers at the pharmacy.
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Last updated: 2025/02/19 23:51