no-contact
|no-con-tact|
B2
🇺🇸
/noʊ ˈkɒn.tækt/
🇬🇧
/nəʊ ˈkɒn.tækt/
avoidance of physical touch
Etymology
Etymology Information
'no-contact' originates from the English words 'no' and 'contact', where 'no' means 'not any' and 'contact' means 'the state of physical touching'.
Historical Evolution
'no-contact' evolved from the combination of 'no' and 'contact' to describe situations where physical interaction is avoided.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'no physical touch', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing a situation or policy where physical contact is avoided or prohibited.
The school implemented a no-contact policy during the flu season.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42