English word nonalcoholic comes from English alcoholic, English non-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| alcoholic | English (eng) | Having more than a trace amount of alcohol in its contents.. Of or pertaining to alcohol.. Of, pertaining to, or affected by alcoholism. A person addicted to alcohol.. One who abuses alcohol. |
| non- | English (eng) | Used in the sense of not, to negate the meaning of the word to which it is prefixed. |
| nonalcoholic | English (eng) | (medicine) Not involving alcohol as its cause.. Containing no more than trace amounts of alcohol. One who is not an alcoholic. |