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Non-Communication

/nɒn.kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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  1. 1

    The failure or lack of communication between individuals or groups.

    "The non-communication between the departments led to a significant delay in the project."
  2. 2

    A situation where no information is exchanged.

    "Non-communication during the crisis resulted in confusion and panic among the staff."

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The term 'non-communication' is formed by the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the root 'communication' derived from Latin 'communicare', meaning 'to share'. The term evolved in the late 20th century to describe the absence of effective communication.

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