non-lumber-related
|non-lum-ber-re-lat-ed|
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/nɑn-ˈlʌmbər-rɪ-ˈleɪtɪd/
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/nɒn-ˈlʌmbə-rɪ-ˈleɪtɪd/
not about lumber
Etymology
'non-lumber-related' is a modern English compound formed by the negative prefix 'non-' + the adjective phrase 'lumber-related', where 'non-' indicates 'not' and 'lumber-related' means 'related to lumber (timber) or the lumber trade.'
'non-' comes from Latin 'non' meaning 'not'; 'lumber' developed in English from Middle English 'lumber' (originally meaning 'rubbish, cumbersome objects' and influenced by French), later taking on the sense 'timber' or 'wood for building'; 'related' comes from Latin 'relatus' via Old French and Middle English 'relaten'/'relate'. The compound 'non-lumber-related' is a recent productive formation in modern English combining these elements.
Individually, 'non-' has consistently been a negative marker ('not'), while 'lumber' shifted from senses like 'rubbish, bulk' to a primary sense of 'timber/wood for construction'; together the compound has the straightforward modern meaning 'not pertaining to timber or the lumber industry.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being non-lumber-related (i.e., not related to lumber).
Their shift toward non-lumber-relatedness opened new markets for the company.
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Adjective 1
not connected with or pertaining to lumber (timber) or the lumber industry.
The organization invested in several non-lumber-related projects to diversify its revenue.
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