non-monetary
|non-mon-e-tar-y|
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/nɑnˈmɑnɪˌtɛri/
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/nɒnˈmɒnɪtəri/
without money
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-monetary' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'monetary' from Latin 'monetarius', relating to money.
Historical Evolution
'monetarius' transformed into the Old French word 'monetaire', and eventually became the modern English word 'monetary'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'relating to money', but with the prefix 'non-', it evolved to mean 'not involving money'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not involving or related to money.
The company offers non-monetary benefits such as flexible working hours.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35