non-mite-like
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/nɑn-maɪt-laɪk/
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/nɒn-maɪt-laɪk/
not resembling a mite
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-mite-like' is a compound word formed by the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'mite-like' meaning 'resembling a mite'.
Historical Evolution
The prefix 'non-' has been used in English since the Middle Ages to negate adjectives and nouns.
Meaning Changes
The term has consistently meant 'not resembling a mite' since its formation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not resembling or characteristic of a mite.
The surface of the leaf was non-mite-like, indicating it was free from infestation.
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Last updated: 2025/04/27 13:44