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non-riverine

|non-ri-ver-ine|

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/nɒn ˈrɪvərˌiːn/

not related to rivers

Etymology
Etymology Information

'non-riverine' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'riverine' which pertains to rivers.

Historical Evolution

'non-riverine' was formed by adding the prefix 'non-' to 'riverine' to denote the absence of river-related characteristics.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not related to rivers,' and this meaning has remained consistent.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not related to or situated on a river.

The non-riverine areas are more prone to drought.

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Last updated: 2025/02/13 14:43