nonrefundable
|non-re-fund-a-ble|
B2
/ˌnɒn.rɪˈfʌn.də.bəl/
cannot be refunded
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nonrefundable' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'refundable', which comes from the Latin 'refundere', where 're-' meant 'back' and 'fundere' meant 'to pour'.
Historical Evolution
'refundable' changed from the Latin word 'refundere' and eventually became the modern English word 'refundable', with 'non-' added to form 'nonrefundable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'refundable' meant 'able to be poured back', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'able to be refunded'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not subject to refund; cannot be returned for a refund.
The ticket is nonrefundable, so make sure you can attend the event.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45