non-work
|non/work|
B2
🇺🇸
/nɑn-wɜrk/
🇬🇧
/nɒn-wɜːk/
not related to work
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-work' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'work', indicating activities or time not related to professional duties.
Historical Evolution
'non-work' was formed by combining the prefix 'non-' with 'work' to describe activities outside of professional obligations.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not related to work', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
activities or time not related to one's job or professional duties.
She enjoys her non-work hours by reading and hiking.
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Last updated: 2025/01/17 08:17