non-vertebral
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/nɒnˈvɜːrtɪbrəl/
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/nɒnˈvɜːtɪbrəl/
not related to vertebrae
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-vertebral' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'vertebral' from Latin 'vertebra' meaning 'joint or articulation'.
Historical Evolution
'Vertebra' transformed from Latin into the English word 'vertebral', and the prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-vertebral'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'vertebral' meant 'related to the vertebrae', and 'non-vertebral' evolved to mean 'not related to the vertebrae'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or involving the vertebrae or spinal column.
The injury was non-vertebral, affecting the ribs instead.
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Last updated: 2025/02/19 13:43