non-load-bearing
|non-load-bear-ing|
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/nɑn loʊd ˈbɛrɪŋ/
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/nɒn ləʊd ˈbɛərɪŋ/
not supporting weight
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-load-bearing' originates from the combination of 'non-' meaning 'not,' 'load' meaning 'a weight or source of pressure,' and 'bearing' meaning 'supporting or carrying.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'non-load-bearing' evolved from architectural terminology to describe walls or structures that do not carry structural loads.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not supporting weight,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a structure or component that does not support any weight other than its own.
The non-load-bearing wall was removed to create an open space.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40