non-animal
|non/an/i/mal|
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/nɑn-ˈænɪməl/
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/nɒn-ˈænɪməl/
not animal-related
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-animal' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'animal' from Latin 'animalis', meaning 'living being'.
Historical Evolution
'non-animal' was formed by combining the prefix 'non-' with 'animal' to describe something not related to animals.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not an animal', but over time it evolved to describe products or substances not derived from animals.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or derived from animals.
The product is made from non-animal ingredients.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45