nonfamilial
|non/fa/mil/i/al|
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/nɒn.fəˈmɪl.i.əl/
not family-related
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nonfamilial' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'familial' which relates to family.
Historical Evolution
'Nonfamilial' was formed by adding the prefix 'non-' to 'familial' to denote the absence of family relation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not related to family,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or associated with family.
The disease is nonfamilial, meaning it does not run in families.
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Last updated: 2025/01/12 06:43