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non-scripted

|non/script/ed|

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/nɑnˈskrɪptɪd/

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/nɒnˈskrɪptɪd/

spontaneous

Etymology
Etymology Information

'non-scripted' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'scripted' from Latin 'scriptum', meaning 'written'.

Historical Evolution

'scripted' evolved from the Latin word 'scriptum', and the prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-scripted'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'scripted' meant 'written', and 'non-scripted' evolved to mean 'not written or planned'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not following a pre-written script; spontaneous or unscripted.

The show was entirely non-scripted, allowing for genuine reactions.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42