non-sacrificing
|non-sac-ri-fic-ing|
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/nɑn-ˈsækrɪˌfaɪsɪŋ/
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/nɒn-ˈsækrɪˌfaɪsɪŋ/
(sacrifice)
giving up for others
Etymology
'non-sacrificing' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'sacrifice,' which comes from Latin 'sacrificium,' where 'sacer' meant 'sacred' and 'facere' meant 'to make.'
'sacrificium' transformed into the Old French word 'sacrifice,' and eventually became the modern English word 'sacrifice.' The prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-sacrificing.'
Initially, 'sacrifice' meant 'to make sacred,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'giving up something valuable for the sake of others.' 'Non-sacrificing' negates this meaning.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not willing to give up something important for the sake of others.
He is non-sacrificing when it comes to his personal time.
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Last updated: 2025/03/09 15:40
