non-romantic
|non-ro-man-tic|
B2
/nɒn-rəˈmæntɪk/
(romantic)
characterized by romance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-romantic' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'romantic' which comes from the Latin 'romanticus', meaning 'of the Roman style'.
Historical Evolution
'romanticus' transformed into the French word 'romantique', and eventually became the modern English word 'romantic'. The prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-romantic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'romantic' meant 'of the Roman style', but over time it evolved to mean 'characterized by romance'. 'Non-romantic' negates this meaning.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not involving or related to romance or romantic feelings.
Their relationship is purely non-romantic.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45