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non-consuming

|non-con-sum-ing|

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/nɑn-kənˈsumɪŋ/

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/nɒn-kənˈsjuːmɪŋ/

(consume)

buyer of goods

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consume	consumers	consumes	overconsumes	consumes	overconsumes	consumed	overconsumed	consumed	overconsumed	consuming	overconsuming	consumption	consumptions	consumables	non-consumption	power consumption	consumable

Etymology

Etymology Information

'non-consuming' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'consume' from Latin 'consumere', where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'sumere' meant 'to take'.

Historical Evolution

'consumere' transformed into the Old French word 'consumer', and eventually became the modern English word 'consume'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'consume' meant 'to take or use up', and 'non-consuming' evolved to mean 'not using up resources'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not using up resources or energy.

The non-consuming lifestyle is becoming more popular.

Synonyms

sustainable conservative

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Last updated: 2025/05/29 09:52