non-aquiferous
|non-a-qui-fer-ous|
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/nɒn-əˈkwɪfərəs/
(aquiferous)
water-bearing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-aquiferous' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'aquiferous' from Latin 'aqua' meaning 'water' and 'ferre' meaning 'to bear'.
Historical Evolution
'aquiferous' changed from the Latin word 'aquiferus' and eventually became the modern English word 'aquiferous'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'bearing water', but 'non-aquiferous' evolved to mean 'not bearing water'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not containing or related to an aquifer.
The non-aquiferous rock layers do not contribute to the water supply.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42