non-aquatic
|non/a/quat/ic|
B2
/nɒn əˈkwætɪk/
not water-based
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-aquatic' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'aquatic' from Latin 'aquaticus', meaning 'pertaining to water'.
Historical Evolution
'Aquaticus' transformed into the English word 'aquatic', and with the addition of 'non-', it became 'non-aquatic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'aquaticus' meant 'pertaining to water', and with 'non-', it evolved to mean 'not pertaining to water'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not living or growing in water.
The non-aquatic plants thrived in the desert environment.
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Last updated: 2025/02/13 14:55