non-eco-friendly
|non-e-co-friend-ly|
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/nɒn ˌiːkoʊ ˈfrɛndli/
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/nɒn ˌiːkəʊ ˈfrɛndli/
(eco-friendly)
environmentally safe
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-eco-friendly' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' combined with 'eco-friendly', which refers to being environmentally friendly.
Historical Evolution
'non-eco-friendly' evolved from the increasing awareness of environmental issues, where 'eco-friendly' became a common term, and 'non-' was added to denote the opposite.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not friendly to the environment', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not environmentally friendly; harmful to the environment.
The non-eco-friendly products were banned from the store.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41