non-borrowing
|non/bor/row/ing|
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/nɑn-ˈbɑroʊɪŋ/
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/nɒn-ˈbɒrəʊɪŋ/
not borrowing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-borrowing' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'borrowing' from Old English 'borgian', meaning 'to lend or borrow'.
Historical Evolution
'borgian' transformed into the Middle English word 'borwen', and eventually became the modern English word 'borrow'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'borrow' meant 'to lend or borrow', but in modern usage, it specifically means 'to take and use something belonging to someone else with the intention of returning it'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or state of not borrowing, especially in financial contexts.
The company's strategy of non-borrowing helped it remain debt-free.
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Last updated: 2025/02/01 03:42