non-arborescent
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/nɒn-ˌɑːrbəˈrɛsənt/
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/nɒn-ˌɑːbəˈrɛsənt/
not tree-like
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-arborescent' originates from Latin, specifically the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'arborescere' meaning 'to grow into a tree'.
Historical Evolution
'arborescere' transformed into the English word 'arborescent', and with the addition of the prefix 'non-', it became 'non-arborescent'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not growing into a tree', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not resembling a tree in growth or appearance.
The non-arborescent plant spread across the ground rather than growing upwards.
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Last updated: 2025/02/03 06:51