non-fernlike
|non-fern-like|
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/nɒn-fɜrn-laɪk/
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/nɒn-fɜːn-laɪk/
(fernlike)
not resembling a fern
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-fernlike' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'fernlike', which describes something resembling a fern.
Historical Evolution
'non-fernlike' was formed by adding the prefix 'non-' to 'fernlike', a word that has been used to describe things that resemble ferns.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'fernlike' meant 'resembling a fern', and the addition of 'non-' changed its meaning to 'not resembling a fern'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not resembling or characteristic of a fern.
The plant had a non-fernlike appearance, with broad leaves and no fronds.
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Last updated: 2025/06/13 01:41