non-speciation-related
|non-spec-i-a-tion-rel-a-ted|
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/ˌnɑn.spɛsiˈeɪʃən rɪˈleɪtɪd/
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/ˌnɒn.spɛsiˈeɪʃ(ə)n rɪˈleɪtɪd/
not related to the formation of species
Etymology
'non-speciation-related' originates from a recent English compound: the prefix 'non-' (from Latin 'non', meaning 'not') combined with 'speciation' (a biological noun formed from 'species' with the suffix '-ation') and 'related' (from Latin 'relatus' via Anglo-French/English, meaning 'connected').
'non-speciation-related' did not evolve through a single historical word form; rather, it was created in modern scientific English by combining 'non-' + 'speciation' + 'related' to express the idea 'not related to speciation'. 'Speciation' itself developed in scientific usage from Latin 'species' (appearance, kind) with the noun-forming suffix '-ation'.
Initially a literal compound meaning 'not related to speciation', its use has remained largely literal and technical, used to distinguish biological changes or traits that are independent of species-formation processes.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being not related to speciation; lack of connection to the process of species formation. (derived noun form of 'non-speciation-related')
The researchers noted the non-speciation-relatedness of the trait in their report.
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Adjective 1
not related to speciation; having no connection to the biological process by which new species arise.
The observed genetic variation appeared to be non-speciation-related.
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