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non-renounceable

|non-re-nounce-a-ble|

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/nɒn-rɪˈnaʊnsəbl/

(renounceable)

irrevocable

Base Form
renounceable
Etymology
Etymology Information

'non-renounceable' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'renounceable', which comes from Latin 'renuntiabilis', where 're-' meant 'back' and 'nuntiare' meant 'to announce'.

Historical Evolution

'renuntiabilis' transformed into the Old French word 'renoncier', and eventually became the modern English word 'renounce' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to announce back or withdraw', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not able to be renounced'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not able to be renounced or given up.

The contract is non-renounceable, meaning you cannot opt out once signed.

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Last updated: 2025/04/03 07:50