non-oily
|non-oil-y|
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/nɑn ˈɔɪli/
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/nɒn ˈɔɪli/
lacking oil
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-oily' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'oily' which comes from 'oil'.
Historical Evolution
'non-oily' was formed by adding the prefix 'non-' to 'oily', which itself comes from the Old French 'oile', derived from Latin 'oleum'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'oily' meant 'containing oil', and 'non-oily' was coined to mean 'not containing oil'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not containing or covered with oil.
The lotion is non-oily and absorbs quickly into the skin.
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Last updated: 2025/06/11 12:00