non-digital
|non-dig-i-tal|
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/nɑn-ˈdɪdʒɪtəl/
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/nɒn-ˈdɪdʒɪtəl/
not digital
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-digital' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'digital' from Latin 'digitus' meaning 'finger or toe', referring to counting on fingers.
Historical Evolution
'non-digital' combines the prefix 'non-' with 'digital', which evolved from the Latin 'digitus' through Middle English 'digitalis'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'digital' referred to counting on fingers, but now it relates to electronic technology. 'Non-digital' retains the original sense of 'not digital'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not involving or related to digital technology or electronic devices.
He prefers non-digital methods of communication, like handwritten letters.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45