non-voting
|non/vot/ing|
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/nɑnˈvoʊtɪŋ/
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/nɒnˈvəʊtɪŋ/
not participating in voting
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-voting' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'voting' from the verb 'vote', which comes from Latin 'votum', meaning 'a vow or wish'.
Historical Evolution
'votum' transformed into the Old French word 'vote', and eventually became the modern English word 'vote'. The prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-voting'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'vote' meant 'a vow or wish', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a formal expression of opinion or choice'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having the right to vote or not participating in a vote.
The non-voting members of the board were present at the meeting.
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Last updated: 2025/03/06 01:52