non-business
|non-busi-ness|
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/nɑn-ˈbɪznəs/
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/nɒn-ˈbɪznəs/
not related to business
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-business' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'business', which comes from Old English 'bisignes', meaning 'care, anxiety, occupation'.
Historical Evolution
'non-business' was formed by adding the prefix 'non-' to 'business', a term that has been in use since the Middle Ages.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'business' referred to 'care or occupation', but 'non-business' has always meant 'not related to business'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or involving business activities.
The meeting was strictly non-business, focusing on team-building activities.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35