Where does “nonapologetic” come from?
nonapologetic (English) comes from English non, from French non, from Old French non, from Latin nōn, from Old Latin noenum, from Proto-Indo-European óynos — one; single.
nonapologetic (English): Not apologetic
Definitions
- Not apologetic
Ancestry of “nonapologetic”, step by step
nonapologetic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English non
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | non | Obsolete form of none |
| 2 | French | non | no; not; a no, a negative response |
| 3 | Old French | non | no; not; Alternative form of nom |
| 4 | Latin | nōn | not |
| 5 | Old Latin | noenum | — |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | óynos | one; single |
via English apologetic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | apologetic | Having the character of apology; regretfully... |
| 2 | French | apologétique | apologetic |
| 3 | Latin | apologēticus | apologetic |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | ἀπολογητικός | of or suitable for defense; {{l|en|apologetic}};... |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | -τῐκός | verbal adjective suffix; -ic |