non-culinary
|non-cu-li-nar-y|
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/nɒnˈkʌlɪˌnɛri/
🇬🇧
/nɒnˈkʌlɪnəri/
not related to cooking
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-culinary' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'culinary' from Latin 'culinarius', related to cooking.
Historical Evolution
'culinarius' transformed into the English word 'culinary', and with the addition of 'non-', it became 'non-culinary'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'culinary' meant 'related to cooking', and 'non-culinary' has always meant 'not related to cooking'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to cooking or the kitchen.
The museum offers a non-culinary experience with its art exhibits.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45