non-loanable
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/nɑn-ˈloʊnəbl/
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/nɒn-ˈləʊnəbl/
not lendable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-loanable' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'loanable' meaning 'capable of being lent'.
Historical Evolution
'Loanable' comes from the Old English word 'lǣn', which meant 'to lend'. The prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-loanable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'loanable' meant 'capable of being lent', and with the prefix 'non-', it evolved to mean 'not capable of being lent'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of being loaned or lent out.
The rare book is non-loanable and must be read in the library.
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Last updated: 2025/01/31 06:48