non-flying
|non/fly/ing|
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/nɑnˈflaɪɪŋ/
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/nɒnˈflaɪɪŋ/
not capable of flight
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-flying' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'flying' from Old English 'flēogan', meaning 'to fly'.
Historical Evolution
'non-flying' combines the prefix 'non-' with 'flying', which evolved from the Old English 'flēogan'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'flying' meant 'to move through the air', and 'non-flying' has consistently meant 'not flying'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of flight or not designed to fly.
The non-flying bird adapted to life on the ground.
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Last updated: 2025/01/19 10:07