Using "non-" to prefix a two-word phrase - English Language
24 Does "non-" prefixed to a two word phrase permit another hyphen before the second word? If I want to refer to an entity which is defined as the negation of another entity by attaching "non-" …
No, not, and non - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Oct 1, 2015 · At the linguistics conference, there were no / not / non- native speakers of Esperanto. They're all grammatically "valid", but they all mean different things - and …
prefixes - When is the prefix non- used vs un-? - English Language ...
Oct 5, 2015 · "Non-" is defined as "a prefix meaning 'not,' freely used as an English formative, usually with a simple negative force as implying mere negation or absence of something …
Use of the prefix "non-" on compound words [duplicate]
Nov 22, 2019 · What is the correct way to apply the prefix "non-" to negate a (maybe dashed) compound adjective? Suppose that we want to negate a generic compound adjective " …
hyphenation - Is the use of a hyphen between "non" and an …
Except "non" is not an English word, it is a prefix of Latin origin. Which is why American style manuals will always ask you to merge it with the subsequent word, without a hyphen. British …
is it a word - "unintuitive" vs "nonintuitive" vs"counter-intuitive ...
May 4, 2022 · The question remains, at least for me, whether unintuitive is sometimes intended or understood to be stronger than non-intuitive, i.e., counter-intuitive or fully contrary.
Are there many words that come with “a” as the prefix to mean …
Oct 31, 2014 · They must be adjectives to take "non" meaning, so many of the words being contemplated are verbs which are not marked for the negative "a" morpheme. There's no …
compounds - Dash after the prefix "non" - English Language
Aug 29, 2018 · Is the hyphen that we often see in words such as "non-zero", "non-trivial", etc. optional? In case the answer is negative, is there any rule of thumb on which one may rely in …
unconventional vs. nonconventional (or non-conventional?)
Apr 21, 2021 · I never attach "non-" to any word if it already has a negative form containg any of the more common nullifying prefixes or suffixes. I would say "unconventional" and forget about …
A word for a romantic but not physical relationship
Oct 25, 2018 · Romantic Friendship "A romantic friendship, passionate friendship, or affectionate friendship is a very close but typically non-sexual relationship between friends, often involving …