non-driving
|non-drive-ing|
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/nɑnˈdraɪvɪŋ/
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/nɒnˈdraɪvɪŋ/
not related to driving
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-driving' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'driving' from Old English 'drīfan' meaning 'to drive'.
Historical Evolution
'drīfan' transformed into the modern English word 'drive', and with the addition of the prefix 'non-', it became 'non-driving'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'drīfan' meant 'to drive', and with the prefix 'non-', it evolved to mean 'not related to driving'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or involving the act of driving.
He took a non-driving job at the company.
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Last updated: 2025/03/18 11:03