non-syllabic
|non-syl-lab-ic|
C1
/nɒn-sɪˈlæbɪk/
not forming a syllable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-syllabic' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'syllabic' from Greek 'sullabē' meaning 'syllable'.
Historical Evolution
'non-syllabic' was formed by combining 'non-' with 'syllabic', which comes from the Greek word 'sullabē'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not forming a syllable', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not forming a syllable or not having the characteristics of a syllable.
The 'n' in 'button' is non-syllabic.
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Last updated: 2025/05/11 22:46