non-lingual
|non-lin-gual|
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/nɒnˈlɪŋɡwəl/
not related to language
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-lingual' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'lingual' from Latin 'lingua' meaning 'language'.
Historical Evolution
'non-lingual' was formed by combining 'non-' with 'lingual', which was derived from Latin 'lingua'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not related to language', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to language or linguistics.
The non-lingual symbols on the map were easy to understand.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42