non-fishlike
|non-fish-like|
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/nɒnˈfɪʃlaɪk/
not resembling a fish
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-fishlike' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'fishlike', where 'fish' refers to aquatic animals and '-like' means 'resembling'.
Historical Evolution
'non-fishlike' was formed by adding the prefix 'non-' to 'fishlike', a word that has been used in English to describe something resembling a fish.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not resembling a fish', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not resembling or characteristic of a fish.
The creature had a non-fishlike appearance, with legs and fur.
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Last updated: 2025/03/02 22:42