non-bleeding
|non/bleed/ing|
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/nɑn ˈbliːdɪŋ/
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/nɒn ˈbliːdɪŋ/
absence of bleeding
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-bleeding' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'bleeding' from Old English 'blēdan', meaning 'to bleed'.
Historical Evolution
'non-bleeding' combines the prefix 'non-' with 'bleeding', which evolved from the Old English 'blēdan'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'bleeding' referred to the act of losing blood, and 'non-bleeding' has consistently meant the absence of this action.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not causing or involving bleeding.
The non-bleeding wound was easier to manage.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42