non-accentual
|non-ac-cent-u-al|
C1
/nɒn-ækˈsɛn.tʃu.əl/
without stress
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-accentual' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'accentual' which is derived from 'accent' meaning 'stress or emphasis'.
Historical Evolution
'accentual' changed from the Latin word 'accentus' meaning 'song added to speech' and eventually became the modern English word 'accentual'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'accentual' meant 'related to song or melody', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'related to stress or emphasis'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or characterized by accent or stress.
The non-accentual nature of the text made it difficult to determine the intended emphasis.
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Last updated: 2025/04/16 03:07