How Do You Spell NON-ALCOHOLIC?

Pronunciation: [nˈɒnˌalkəhˈɒlɪk] (IPA)

Non-alcoholic is a compound word made up of "non-" meaning "not" and "alcoholic" meaning "relating to or containing alcohol." In IPA phonetic transcription, "non" is pronounced as [nɑn] and "alcoholic" is pronounced as [æl.kə.ˈhɑl.ɪk]. When the two words are combined, the stress falls on the second syllable of "alcoholic," making the pronunciation [nɑn.əˈhɑl.ɪk]. This word is often used to describe beverages that do not contain alcohol, such as non-alcoholic beer or non-alcoholic wine.

NON-ALCOHOLIC Meaning and Definition

  1. Non-alcoholic is an adjective used to describe substances, beverages, or products that do not contain alcohol or have a negligible amount of it. It refers to something that is free from the presence of ethanol, the alcohol commonly found in alcoholic beverages, and possesses no intoxicating effects. This term is employed to distinguish such products from their alcoholic counterparts.

    In the context of beverages, non-alcoholic refers to drinks that primarily contain water, fruit juices, herbal infusions, or carbonated water, along with added flavors and sweeteners, yet exclude any alcoholic content. These beverages are designed to provide refreshment, hydration, and enjoyment without the influence of alcohol.

    The non-alcoholic designation is also applied to products that mimic alcoholic ones, such as non-alcoholic beer or wine. These beverages typically go through a process that removes or significantly reduces the alcohol content, either through heating, filtration, or fermentation methods that halt before reaching the alcohol concentration necessary for intoxication.

    Non-alcoholic products have gained popularity for various reasons, including personal preferences, health concerns, or cultural and religious beliefs that discourage the consumption of alcohol. The demand for non-alcoholic options has led to a wide range of choices in the market, catering to those seeking alternatives to traditional alcoholic beverages while still providing a pleasurable sensory experience.

Common Misspellings for NON-ALCOHOLIC

  • nonalcholic
  • nonalcoholic
  • no.alcoholic
  • bon-alcoholic
  • mon-alcoholic
  • jon-alcoholic
  • hon-alcoholic
  • nin-alcoholic
  • nkn-alcoholic
  • nln-alcoholic
  • npn-alcoholic
  • n0n-alcoholic
  • n9n-alcoholic
  • nob-alcoholic
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  • noj-alcoholic
  • noh-alcoholic
  • non0alcoholic
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Etymology of NON-ALCOHOLIC

The word "non-alcoholic" is formed by combining the prefix "non-" which means "not" or "without", and the adjective "alcoholic", which is derived from the noun "alcohol".

The word "alcohol" comes from the Medieval Latin "alcohol" or "al-coholum", which was a term used to describe spirits or a fine powder produced by sublimation. It was originally derived from the Arabic word "al-kuḥul", which referred to a powdered antimony used as a cosmetic for darkening the eyelashes.

Over time, the term "alcohol" evolved to refer to the chemical compound known as ethanol, which is the intoxicating ingredient found in alcoholic beverages. Therefore, "non-alcoholic" literally means "not containing alcohol" or "without alcohol".

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