non-recyclable
|non-re-cy-cla-ble|
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/nɒn rɪˈsaɪkləbl/
not reusable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-recyclable' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'recyclable', which comes from 'recycle', derived from the Greek word 'kyklos' meaning 'circle'.
Historical Evolution
'recyclable' changed from the Greek word 'kyklos' to the modern English word 'recycle', and eventually became 'recyclable' with the addition of the prefix 're-'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'recycle' meant 'to circle back', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to process for reuse'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not able to be recycled or processed for reuse.
Plastic bags are often non-recyclable.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45