nonparticipation
|non-par-ti-ci-pa-tion|
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/ˌnɑːn.pɑːrˌtɪs.ɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/
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/ˌnɒn.pɑːˌtɪs.ɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/
(participate)
taking part
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nonparticipation' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'participation', which comes from Latin 'participare', meaning 'to take part'.
Historical Evolution
'Participare' transformed into the Old French word 'participer', and eventually became the modern English word 'participate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to take part', but with the prefix 'non-', it evolved to mean 'not taking part'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of not taking part in an activity or event.
Her nonparticipation in the meeting was noted.
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