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non-abradable

|non-a-brad-a-ble|

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/nɒn əˈbreɪdəbl/

(abradable)

capable of being worn away

Base FormNoun
abradableabradability
Etymology
Etymology Information

'non-abradable' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'abradable', which comes from Latin 'abradere', where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'radere' meant 'to scrape'.

Historical Evolution

'abradere' transformed into the English word 'abrade', and eventually became 'abradable' with the suffix '-able', indicating capability, and 'non-abradable' with the prefix 'non-' indicating negation.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'abradable' meant 'capable of being worn away', but with the prefix 'non-', it evolved into its current meaning of 'not capable of being worn away'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not capable of being worn away or eroded by friction or abrasion.

The non-abradable coating on the machinery ensures its longevity.

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Last updated: 2025/04/07 17:26