non-food
|non/food|
B2
🇺🇸
/nɑn-fud/
🇬🇧
/nɒn-fuːd/
not edible
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-food' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'food', which refers to any substance consumed to provide nutritional support.
Historical Evolution
'non-food' was formed by combining the prefix 'non-' with 'food' to describe items that are not meant for consumption.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not food', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to items or products that are not edible or consumable as food.
The store has a section dedicated to non-food items like cleaning supplies.
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Last updated: 2025/01/25 04:08