non-absorbing
|non-ab-sorb-ing|
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/nɑn-əbˈzɔrbɪŋ/
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/nɒn-əbˈzɔːbɪŋ/
not absorbing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-absorbing' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'absorbing' from Latin 'absorbere', where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'sorbere' meant 'to suck'.
Historical Evolution
'absorbere' transformed into the Old French word 'absorber', and eventually became the modern English word 'absorb'. The prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-absorbing'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'absorbere' meant 'to suck away', but over time, 'non-absorbing' evolved to mean 'not capable of absorbing'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of absorbing or soaking up liquids or other substances.
The non-absorbing material is ideal for waterproof clothing.
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Last updated: 2025/05/20 18:42