non-vocalic
|non/vo/cal/ic|
C1
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/nɒn voʊˈkælɪk/
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/nɒn vəʊˈkælɪk/
not involving vowels
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-vocalic' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'vocalic' from Latin 'vocalis' meaning 'vocal'.
Historical Evolution
'Vocalis' transformed into the English word 'vocalic', and with the addition of 'non-', it became 'non-vocalic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not vocal', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not relating to or involving vowels or vocal sounds.
The non-vocalic sounds in the word 'strength' are the consonants.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42