non-decision

non--de·ci·sion

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nohn ohb-stahn-te dih-sizh-uh n]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ dɪˈsɪʒ ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nohn ohb-stahn-te dih-sizh-uh n]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ dɪˈsɪʒ ən/

Definitions of non-decision word

noun non-decision the act or process of deciding; determination, as of a question or doubt, by making a judgment: They must make a decision between these two contestants. 1
noun non-decision the act of or need for making up one's mind: This is a difficult decision. 1
noun non-decision something that is decided; resolution: She made a poor decision when she dropped out of school. 1
noun non-decision a judgment, as one formally pronounced by a court: It is the decision of this court that the appeal is granted. 1
noun non-decision the quality of being decided; firmness: He spoke with decision and calm authority. 1
noun non-decision the final score in any sport or contest: The decision was 5 to 4 in favor of the home team. 1

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Origin of non-decision

First appearance:

before 1425

One of the 25% oldest English words

1425-75; late Middle English decisioun < Middle French < Latin dēcīsiōn- (stem of dēcīsiō) literally, a cutting off, equivalent to dēcīs(us) (past participle of dēcīdere; see decide) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Non-decision

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determiner

exclamation

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non-decision popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".