non-beating
|non-beat-ing|
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/nɑn-ˈbiːtɪŋ/
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/nɒn-ˈbiːtɪŋ/
absence of rhythmic movement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-beating' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'beating' from Old English 'bēatan', meaning 'to strike or beat'.
Historical Evolution
'Beating' changed from the Old English word 'bēatan' and eventually became the modern English word 'beat'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'beating' meant 'to strike or hit', but over time it evolved to include the rhythmic pulsation of the heart.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not beating; lacking a rhythmic pulsation or movement.
The non-beating heart was a sign of cardiac arrest.
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Last updated: 2025/05/29 13:21