non-lending
|non/lend/ing|
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/nɑn-ˈlɛndɪŋ/
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/nɒn-ˈlɛndɪŋ/
not lending
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-lending' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'lend' from Old English 'lǣnan', meaning 'to lend'.
Historical Evolution
'lǣnan' transformed into the Middle English word 'lenen', and eventually became the modern English word 'lend'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'lend' meant 'to allow the use of something temporarily', and 'non-lending' evolved to mean 'not involving lending'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not involving the act of lending, especially in financial contexts.
The bank's non-lending activities include financial advisory services.
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Last updated: 2025/01/25 21:52