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Latin
sine qua non
SIN-ay kwah NON
ˌsɪneɪ kwɑː ˈnɒnListen
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Syllable breakdown
sinequanon
Sounds like
Say 'SIN-ay kwah NON'.
Dictionary meaning
An essential condition; something absolutely necessary.
History and origin
Latin — 'without which not'.
Examples
- Trust is the sine qua non of any successful working relationship.
Common mispronunciations
SY-nee kwa NONSIN-ay kway NON
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