non-sexually
|non-sex-u-al-ly|
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/nɑn-ˈsɛkʃuəli/
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/nɒn-ˈsɛkʃuəli/
(non-sexual)
not related to sex
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-sexually' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'sexual,' which comes from Latin 'sexualis,' meaning 'pertaining to sex.'
Historical Evolution
'sexualis' transformed into the English word 'sexual,' and the prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-sexual,' eventually leading to the adverb 'non-sexually.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not in a sexual manner,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not related to or involving sexual activity or attraction.
They interacted non-sexually, focusing on their shared interests.
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Last updated: 2025/07/11 19:53