non-propelled
|non-pro-pelled|
B2
/nɒn-prəˈpɛld/
not self-moving
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-propelled' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'propelled' from Latin 'propellere', where 'pro-' meant 'forward' and 'pellere' meant 'to drive'.
Historical Evolution
'propellere' transformed into the English word 'propel', and with the addition of the prefix 'non-', it became 'non-propelled'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'propel' meant 'to drive forward', and 'non-propelled' has consistently meant 'not driven forward'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not equipped with a means of propulsion; not self-propelled.
The non-propelled barge was towed by a tugboat.
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Last updated: 2025/03/13 00:20