non-electrified
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/nɒn ɪˈlɛktrɪfaɪd/
(electrify)
charge or excite
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-electrified' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'electrified' from 'electrify', which comes from the Greek word 'ēlektron' meaning 'amber'.
Historical Evolution
'electrify' changed from the Greek word 'ēlektron' to the modern English word 'electrify', and 'non-' was added to form 'non-electrified'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'electrify' meant 'to charge with electricity', and 'non-electrified' evolved to mean 'not supplied with electricity'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not supplied with electricity or not having electrical power.
The rural area remains non-electrified, relying on traditional energy sources.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42