non-moving
|non/mov/ing|
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/nɑnˈmuːvɪŋ/
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/nɒnˈmuːvɪŋ/
stationary
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-moving' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'moving' from Old English 'mōfan' meaning 'to move'.
Historical Evolution
'mōfan' transformed into the Middle English word 'moven', and eventually became the modern English word 'move'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'move' meant 'to change position', and 'non-moving' has retained the meaning of 'not changing position'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not in motion; stationary.
The non-moving vehicle was parked on the side of the road.
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Last updated: 2025/03/06 07:55