non-exclusive
UK[ˌnɒn ɪkˈskluːsɪv]US[ˌnɑːn ɪkˈskluːsɪv]
adj
Not limited to a single person, group, or area; shared or available to more than one party.
adj
Not excluding other things or possibilities; not restricted or limited.
Morpheme Breakdown
non
exclusive
non
not
exclusive
to shut out.
Etymology
The word is a modern English compound formed by directly applying the Latin negative prefix 'non-' to the adjective 'exclusive'. 'Exclusive' itself originates from the Latin verb excludere, meaning "to shut out," composed of ex- ("out") and claudere ("to shut or close"). The concept evolved from the physical act of closing something out to the abstract idea of restriction and selectivity. Therefore, 'non-exclusive' logically constructs its meaning by negating this sense of restriction, indicating something that is not shut out from others and is instead shared or open.
Analysis
Structure: non (not) + exclusive
- non: A prefix of Latin origin, meaning "not." It functions as a negative modifier.
- exclusive: An adjective from Medieval Latin exclusivus, from Latin excludere meaning "to shut out." It functions as the core word being negated.
Examples
The license was non-exclusive, allowing multiple companies to distribute the software.
They entered into a non-exclusive partnership to explore the market.
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