non-covered
UK[nɒn ˈkʌvəd]US[nɑːn ˈkʌvərd]
adj
Not included or provided for by a contract, agreement, or insurance policy.
adj
Not dealt with or mentioned; excluded from discussion.
Morpheme Breakdown
non
cover
ed
non
not
cover
to place something over
ed
adjective suffix
Etymology
The word is a modern English compound adjective formed by the straightforward combination of the negative prefix 'non-' and the past participle 'covered'. The prefix 'non-' derives from Latin 'non', meaning "not", and has been a productive element in English since the 14th century for straightforward negation. The root 'cover' entered English via Old French from the Latin 'cooperire', meaning "to close, cover over". The '-ed' suffix, of Germanic origin, is used to form participial adjectives indicating a state. The logic of the word is entirely transparent, directly applying the prefix to the common adjective 'covered' to create its opposite, specifically in legal, financial, or discursive contexts to denote exclusion.
Analysis
Structure: non (not) + cover (to place something over) + ed (adjective suffix)
- non: Latin origin, a prefix meaning "not" or "the reverse of".
- cover: Old French origin (covrir), from Latin (cooperire), meaning "to place something over or upon".
- ed: Old English origin, a suffix forming adjectives from nouns or verbs, indicating a state or condition.
Examples
Cosmetic procedures are typically non-covered benefits under basic health plans.
The report highlighted several non-covered topics that required further research.
You will be responsible for all non-covered charges after the insurance payment.