non-urgent
|non/ur/gent|
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/nɑn-ˈɜr.dʒənt/
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/nɒn-ˈɜː.dʒənt/
(urgent)
immediate attention
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-urgent' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'urgent' from Latin 'urgentem', meaning 'pressing'.
Historical Evolution
'urgentem' transformed into the Old French word 'urgente', and eventually became the modern English word 'urgent'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'urgent' meant 'pressing or requiring immediate action', and 'non-urgent' was formed to mean the opposite.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not requiring immediate attention or action.
The doctor scheduled the non-urgent surgery for next month.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35