non-commercially
|non-com-mer-cial-ly|
B2
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/ˌnɑːn kəˈmɜːrʃəli/
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/ˌnɒn kəˈmɜːʃəli/
(non-commercial)
not for profit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-commercially' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'commercial,' which comes from Latin 'commercium,' meaning 'trade.'
Historical Evolution
'non-commercially' evolved from the combination of 'non-' and 'commercial,' which was used in Middle English as 'commerciāl.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not related to trade or business,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not intended for commercial purposes or profit.
The software is available non-commercially for educational use.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35