non-research
|non-re-search|
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/nɑn-rɪˈsɜrtʃ/
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/nɒn-rɪˈsɜːtʃ/
(research)
systematic investigation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-research' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'research' from Old French 'recherche', meaning 'to search closely'.
Historical Evolution
'Recherche' transformed into the English word 'research', and with the addition of the prefix 'non-', it became 'non-research'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'research' meant 'to search closely', and 'non-research' evolved to mean activities not involving such search.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
activities or tasks that do not involve systematic investigation or study to establish facts or reach new conclusions.
The company allocated funds for non-research activities.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45