non-predatory
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/nɒnˈprɛdəˌtɔri/
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/nɒnˈprɛdəˌtəri/
not engaging in predation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-predatory' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'predatory' which comes from Latin 'praedatorius', meaning 'plundering'.
Historical Evolution
'non-predatory' evolved from the combination of 'non-' and 'predatory', which was derived from the Latin word 'praedatorius'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'predatory' meant 'plundering', and 'non-predatory' was coined to mean 'not engaging in plundering or predation'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not engaging in predation; not hunting or preying on other animals.
The non-predatory fish coexisted peacefully with other species in the aquarium.
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Last updated: 2025/01/27 09:07