nonprescription
|non-pre-scrip-tion|
B2
/ˌnɒnprɪˈskrɪpʃən/
without prescription
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nonprescription' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'prescription', which comes from Latin 'praescriptio', meaning 'a written order'.
Historical Evolution
'prescription' evolved from the Latin word 'praescriptio', and with the addition of the prefix 'non-', it became 'nonprescription' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'prescription' meant 'a written order', and with 'non-', it evolved to mean 'not requiring a written order'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not requiring a medical prescription to be obtained.
You can buy nonprescription pain relievers at the pharmacy.
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Last updated: 2025/02/19 23:36