non-earthquake
|non-earth-quake|
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/nɑn-ˈɜrθˌkweɪk/
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/nɒn-ˈɜːθˌkweɪk/
not an earthquake
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-earthquake' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'earthquake,' which refers to a sudden shaking of the ground.
Historical Evolution
The term 'non-earthquake' was formed by combining the prefix 'non-' with 'earthquake' to describe events that mimic but are not actual earthquakes.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not an earthquake,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a situation or event that is not an earthquake.
The tremors were initially thought to be an earthquake, but they were later confirmed as a non-earthquake event.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45