nonstop
|non/stop|
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🇺🇸
/ˌnɑːnˈstɑːp/
🇬🇧
/ˌnɒnˈstɒp/
without stopping
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nonstop' originates from English, combining 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'stop' meaning 'cease movement'.
Historical Evolution
'nonstop' was formed in the early 20th century as a compound word in English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without stopping', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a journey or flight that does not stop.
We booked a nonstop to Paris.
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Adjective 1
continuing without stopping or pausing.
The flight was nonstop from New York to Tokyo.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45