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My mom and I discussed this, but why do we call them non denominational if the double negative implies a negation. Wouldn;t it be non nomitional instead?

My mom and I discussed this, but why do we call them non denominational if the double negative implies a negation. Wouldn;t it be non nomitional instead?

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we looked at it from a linguistic background. Non means to not, but de means "Undo a specific action". Hence the non and the de prefices undo each other, hence the confusion. We don't speak english as a first language, so we rely heavily on Latin and Greek to figure out what a word is meant to mean

I am no expert, but Nominate may not be the root form of Denominate.

Nominate definition

specify (something) formally, typically the date or place for an event

Denominate definition

call, name

To be denominational is thus to "name" your sect. This name defines a set of believes or particular perspectives held by the sect, regarding the overarching religion.

Being non-denominational is to "not call, not name". In essence, to not declare the name of the sect.

Maybe in this case you should rely on English speakers