nonvertebral
|non-ver-te-bral|
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/nɒnˈvɜːrtɪbrəl/
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/nɒnˈvɜːtɪbrəl/
not related to vertebrae
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nonvertebral' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'vertebral' from Latin 'vertebra' meaning 'joint or articulation'.
Historical Evolution
'nonvertebral' was formed by combining 'non-' with 'vertebral', which comes from the Latin word 'vertebra'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not related to vertebrae', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or involving the vertebrae or spinal column.
The injury was nonvertebral, affecting the muscles instead.
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Last updated: 2025/02/23 13:36