nonperishable
|non-per-ish-a-ble|
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/nɒnˈpɛrɪʃəbl/
not spoilable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nonperishable' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'perishable' from Latin 'perire' meaning 'to perish'.
Historical Evolution
'Perishable' evolved from the Latin 'perire' through Old French 'perissable', eventually becoming the modern English word 'perishable'. The prefix 'non-' was added to form 'nonperishable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'perishable' meant 'liable to perish', and with the prefix 'non-', it evolved to mean 'not liable to perish'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not subject to rapid decay or spoilage.
Canned goods are considered nonperishable items.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45