non-releasing
|non/re/leas/ing|
C1
/nɒn-rɪˈliːsɪŋ/
(release)
set free
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-releasing' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'release' meaning 'to set free'.
Historical Evolution
'Non-releasing' evolved from the combination of 'non-' and 'release', forming a modern English adjective.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not setting free', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not allowing or involving the release of something.
The non-releasing mechanism ensures the safety of the device.
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