non-living
|non-liv-ing|
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/nɑn-ˈlɪvɪŋ/
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/nɒn-ˈlɪvɪŋ/
not alive
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-living' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'living' from Old English 'libban' meaning 'to live'.
Historical Evolution
'non-living' was formed by combining the prefix 'non-' with the word 'living', which evolved from the Old English 'libban'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not living', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/02/19 06:56