non-plant
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🇺🇸
/nɑn-plænt/
🇬🇧
/nɒn-plɑːnt/
not a plant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-plant' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'plant', referring to living organisms that typically grow in soil.
Historical Evolution
'non-plant' was formed by combining the prefix 'non-' with the word 'plant' to describe anything that is not a plant.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not a plant', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an entity or substance that is not a plant.
The non-plant materials were sorted separately from the vegetation.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42