non-desert-dwelling
|non-de-sert-dwell-ing|
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/nɑn-dɪˈzɜrt-ˈdwɛlɪŋ/
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/nɒn-dɪˈzɜːt-ˈdwɛlɪŋ/
not living in a desert
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-desert-dwelling' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the compound word 'desert-dwelling', where 'desert' refers to a barren area and 'dwelling' means living or residing.
Historical Evolution
The term 'non-desert-dwelling' evolved from the need to describe species or entities that do not inhabit desert regions.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not living in a desert', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not living or situated in a desert environment.
The non-desert-dwelling animals thrive in the forest.
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Last updated: 2025/02/20 11:54