notice
UK[ˈnəʊtɪs]US[ˈnoʊtɪs]
n
the fact of observing or paying attention to something
n
a written or printed announcement or statement, often displayed publicly
n
a formal warning or announcement, especially one given before an action is taken
v
to become aware of; to observe
Morpheme Breakdown
not
ice
not
mark
ice
noun suffix
Etymology
The word 'notice' entered English in the late 14th century via Old French notice, meaning 'information, intelligence'. Its ultimate source is Latin notitia, signifying 'a being known, celebrity, concept, idea'. This Latin term derives from notus, the past participle of noscere, meaning 'to come to know'. The core Proto-Indo-European root is \gno-, 'to know', which also gives us words like 'know', 'note', and 'notion'. The semantic journey is clear: from the ancient concept of 'knowing' and 'making a mark', the word evolved to signify the state of being aware (the act of noticing) and then to the physical sign or announcement that brings something to one's knowledge.
Analysis
Structure: not (mark) + ice (noun suffix)
- not: From Latin nota (a mark, sign, note). Functional role: The core root conveying the sense of a mark or sign.
- ice: From Old French -ice, from Latin -itia, a suffix forming abstract nouns. Functional role: A noun-forming suffix indicating a state or condition.
Examples
I didn't notice the small crack in the vase until it was too late.
The company posted a notice about the upcoming maintenance on the office door.
You are required to give your landlord one month's notice before moving out.