noncommerciality
|non-com-mer-ci-al-i-ty|
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/ˌnɑn.kəˌmɝː.ʃiˈæl.ɪ.ti/
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/ˌnɒn.kəˌmɜː.ʃiˈæl.ɪ.ti/
state of not being commercial
Etymology
'noncommerciality' originates from Modern English, specifically the combination of the prefix 'non-' (meaning 'not') and the adjective 'commercial', plus the abstract-noun suffix '-ity'; 'commercial' ultimately comes from Latin 'commercium' (meaning 'trade, commerce').
'noncommerciality' developed as a coined abstract noun by adding the suffix '-ity' to 'noncommercial' (formed from 'non-' + 'commercial'); 'commercial' passed into English via Old French from Latin 'commercium', and the modern English formation resulted in 'noncommerciality'.
Initially the parts simply meant 'not' + 'relating to commerce' + 'state/quality'; over time the combined form came to be used as a technical or legal term meaning 'the state of being noncommercial', especially in nonprofit and media contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being noncommercial; not intended for or engaged in commercial profit (not-for-profit nature).
The noncommerciality of the foundation means its activities are funded without the aim of making a profit.
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Noun 2
the absence of commercial advertising or sponsorship (often used in media/broadcasting contexts to indicate ad-free content).
Public broadcasters emphasize the noncommerciality of their programming to distinguish themselves from ad-supported channels.
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Last updated: 2025/10/22 00:21