non-pollinated
|non-pol-li-na-ted|
B2
/nɒnˈpɒlɪneɪtɪd/
(pollinate)
transfer pollen
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-pollinated' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'pollinate' from Latin 'pollinatus', where 'pollin-' meant 'fine flour'.
Historical Evolution
'pollinatus' transformed into the English word 'pollinate', and with the addition of the prefix 'non-', it became 'non-pollinated'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'pollinate' meant 'to cover with pollen', and 'non-pollinated' evolved to mean 'not covered with pollen'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having undergone the process of pollination.
The non-pollinated flowers did not produce any fruit.
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Last updated: 2025/06/19 05:35