non-secretarial
|non-sec-re-tar-i-al|
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/nɒnˌsɛkrəˈtɛriəl/
not involving secretarial duties
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-secretarial' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'secretarial' which relates to secretarial work.
Historical Evolution
'non-secretarial' was formed by adding the prefix 'non-' to 'secretarial' to denote the absence of secretarial duties.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not involving secretarial duties,' and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or involving secretarial work.
The company is looking for non-secretarial staff to handle the new project.
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Last updated: 2025/02/19 11:09