non-violent
|non-vi-o-lent|
B2
/nɒnˈvaɪələnt/
peaceful action
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-violent' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'violent' from Latin 'violentus', meaning 'vehement, forcible'.
Historical Evolution
'violentus' transformed into the Old French word 'violent', and eventually became the modern English word 'violent'. The prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-violent'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'violent' meant 'vehement or forcible', but 'non-violent' evolved to mean 'not using violence'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not using or involving violence.
The protest was non-violent and peaceful.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35