non-profitably
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/nɑnˈprɑfɪtəbli/
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/nɒnˈprɒfɪtəbli/
(non-profit)
not for profit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-profit' originates from the Latin prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'profit' from Latin 'profectus' meaning 'progress' or 'advantage'.
Historical Evolution
'non-profit' evolved from the Latin 'profectus' through Old French 'profit' and eventually became the modern English word 'profit'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not for profit', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that does not generate profit.
The organization operated non-profitably for several years.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41