non-commissioned
|non-com-mis-sioned|
B2
/nɒn kəˈmɪʃənd/
not formally appointed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-commissioned' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'commissioned' from Latin 'committere,' meaning 'to entrust.'
Historical Evolution
'non-commissioned' evolved from the combination of 'non-' and 'commissioned,' which was used in military contexts to describe ranks not holding a formal commission.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not formally appointed,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not holding a commission, especially in the armed forces.
He served as a non-commissioned officer in the army.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42