non-clumpable
|non-clump-a-ble|
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/nɒnˈklʌmpəbl/
(clump)
compact mass
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-clumpable' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'clumpable', which is derived from 'clump', meaning 'to form into a mass or cluster'.
Historical Evolution
'clump' changed from the Middle English word 'clompen', which meant 'to lump together', and eventually became the modern English word 'clump'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'clump' meant 'to lump together', but in the context of 'non-clumpable', it evolved to mean 'not forming lumps'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of forming clumps or clusters.
The powder is non-clumpable, making it easy to mix with liquids.
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Last updated: 2025/06/26 12:07