non-neural
|non-neu-ral|
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/nɒnˈnjʊrəl/
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/nɒnˈnjʊərəl/
not related to nerves
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-neural' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'neural' from the Greek word 'neuron' meaning 'nerve'.
Historical Evolution
'neural' changed from the Greek word 'neuron' and eventually became the modern English word 'neural'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'neural' meant 'related to nerves', and 'non-neural' evolved to mean 'not related to nerves'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or involving the nervous system or neurons.
The study focused on non-neural tissues in the body.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35