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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