non-religiousness
|non-re-li-gious-ness|
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/nɒn-rɪˈlɪdʒəsnəs/
absence of religious belief
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-religiousness' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'religious,' which comes from Latin 'religiosus,' meaning 'pious or devout.'
Historical Evolution
'non-religiousness' evolved from the combination of 'non-' and 'religious' to describe a state of lacking religious belief or practice.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not religious,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being non-religious.
Her non-religiousness was evident in her secular approach to life.
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Last updated: 2025/02/03 01:51