non-food-related
|non-food-re-lat-ed|
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/nɑn-fud-rɪˈleɪtɪd/
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/nɒn-fuːd-rɪˈleɪtɪd/
not related to food
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-food-related' is a compound word formed by the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not,' the noun 'food,' and the adjective 'related,' meaning 'connected or associated with.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'non-food-related' evolved from the need to describe items or activities that are not associated with food, especially in industries diversifying their product lines.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not associated with food,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not associated with or pertaining to food.
The company is expanding into non-food-related industries.
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Last updated: 2025/01/12 22:07