non-professionally
|non-pro-fes-sion-al-ly|
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/ˌnɑːn prəˈfɛʃənəli/
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/ˌnɒn prəˈfɛʃənəli/
(non-professional)
not professional
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-professionally' is formed from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'professionally', which comes from 'profession'.
Historical Evolution
'non-professionally' was created in modern English by combining 'non-' and 'professionally', following the pattern of forming adverbs from adjectives.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it simply meant 'not in a professional way', and this meaning has remained unchanged.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not professional; not done as a paid occupation or by a qualified expert.
He played the piano non-professionally at local events.
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Last updated: 2025/07/28 02:53