non-chestnut-like
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/nɑn-ˈtʃɛsˌnʌt-laɪk/
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/nɒn-ˈtʃɛsˌnʌt-laɪk/
not resembling a chestnut
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-chestnut-like' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'chestnut', which refers to a type of nut or its color, combined with the suffix '-like' meaning 'resembling'.
Historical Evolution
'non-chestnut-like' is a modern English construction formed by combining 'non-', 'chestnut', and '-like'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not resembling a chestnut', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not resembling or characteristic of a chestnut.
The color of the paint was non-chestnut-like, more of a deep mahogany.
Synonyms
un-chestnut-likenon-resembling-chestnut
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/26 03:37