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non-throwable

|non-throw-a-ble|

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/nɑn-ˈθroʊəbl/

🇬🇧

/nɒn-ˈθrəʊəbl/

not able to be thrown

Etymology
Etymology Information

'non-throwable' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'throwable,' which comes from 'throw,' meaning 'to project or cast.'

Historical Evolution

'throwable' changed from the Old English word 'þrāwan,' meaning 'to twist or turn,' and eventually became the modern English word 'throw.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'throw' meant 'to twist or turn,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to project or cast.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not capable of being thrown or projected.

The non-throwable device was designed for safety.

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Last updated: 2025/03/15 00:11