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non-procreator

|non-pro-cre-a-tor|

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/nɒn-prəˈkreɪtər/

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/nɒn-prəˈkreɪtə/

not creating offspring

Etymology
Etymology Information

'non-procreator' originates from Latin, specifically the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the root 'procreator' from 'procreare,' where 'pro-' meant 'forth' and 'creare' meant 'to create.'

Historical Evolution

'procreare' transformed into the English word 'procreate,' and eventually the modern English term 'non-procreator' was formed by adding the prefix 'non-' to indicate the absence of creation.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not creating offspring,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person or entity that does not produce offspring or create new life.

The non-procreator chose to focus on career and personal growth.

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Last updated: 2025/05/11 22:02