non-coral
|non-cor-al|
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/nɑn ˈkɔrəl/
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/nɒn ˈkɒrəl/
not coral
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-coral' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'coral', which refers to marine invertebrates.
Historical Evolution
'non-coral' was formed by combining the prefix 'non-' with 'coral' to describe something that is not coral.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not coral', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not consisting of or related to coral.
The non-coral structures in the aquarium were made of synthetic materials.
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Last updated: 2025/05/22 22:46