noncommercial
|non-com-mer-cial|
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/ˌnɑːnkəˈmɜːrʃəl/
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/ˌnɒnkəˈmɜːʃəl/
not for profit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'noncommercial' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'commercial' which comes from Latin 'commercium', where 'com-' meant 'together' and 'merx' meant 'goods'.
Historical Evolution
'commercium' transformed into the Old French word 'comercial', and eventually became the modern English word 'commercial'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'commercial' meant 'pertaining to trade or commerce', and 'noncommercial' evolved to mean 'not related to trade or commerce'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not intended for or directed towards commercial advantage or monetary gain.
The radio station operates on a noncommercial basis.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42