non-peak
|non/peak|
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🇺🇸
/nɑn-pik/
🇬🇧
/nɒn-piːk/
not at peak
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-peak' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'peak' meaning 'the highest point'.
Historical Evolution
'non-peak' was formed by combining the prefix 'non-' with the word 'peak' to describe times or periods that are not at their highest level of activity.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not at the highest point', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a time or period that is not at the highest level of activity or demand.
The train fares are cheaper during non-peak hours.
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Last updated: 2025/02/05 09:39