non-consumables
|non-con-sum-a-bles|
B2
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/nɑn kənˈsuːməblz/
🇬🇧
/nɒn kənˈsjuːməblz/
(non-consumable)
durable items
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-consumable' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'consumable' which comes from Latin 'consumere', meaning 'to use up'.
Historical Evolution
'Consumable' evolved from the Latin 'consumere' through Old French 'consommer', eventually becoming the modern English word 'consumable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'consumable' meant 'capable of being consumed', and 'non-consumable' was coined to indicate items that are not used up.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
items that are not intended to be consumed or used up quickly.
Office furniture and equipment are considered non-consumables.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45