non-branching
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/nɒn-ˈbræn.tʃɪŋ/
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/nɒn-ˈbrɑːn.tʃɪŋ/
without branches
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-branching' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'branching' from Old French 'branche', meaning 'branch'.
Historical Evolution
'branche' transformed into the English word 'branch', and eventually became part of the compound word 'non-branching'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not having branches', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not dividing into branches; having no branches.
The non-branching tree was easy to climb.
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Last updated: 2025/05/20 18:20