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non-sacrificing

|non-sac-ri-fic-ing|

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/nɑn-ˈsækrɪˌfaɪsɪŋ/

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/nɒn-ˈsækrɪˌfaɪsɪŋ/

(sacrifice)

giving up for others

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjectiveAdverb
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'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.'

Historical Evolution

'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.'

Meaning Changes

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