non-projectile
|non-pro-ject-ile|
C1
/nɒn-prəˈdʒɛktaɪl/
not throwable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-projectile' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'projectile' from Latin 'proiectus', meaning 'thrown forward'.
Historical Evolution
'projectile' changed from the Latin word 'proiectus' and eventually became the modern English word 'projectile'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'projectile' meant 'something thrown forward', but 'non-projectile' evolved to mean 'not capable of being thrown'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of being projected or thrown.
The non-projectile nature of the material makes it safe for indoor use.
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Last updated: 2025/03/13 00:31