non-reliant
|non-re-li-ant|
B2
/nɒn rɪˈlaɪənt/
(reliant)
dependent trust
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-reliant' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'reliant' from Latin 'reliantem', meaning 'to depend on'.
Historical Evolution
'reliant' changed from the Old French word 'relier', which meant 'to bind or fasten', and eventually became the modern English word 'reliant'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'reliant' meant 'to bind or fasten', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'dependent on'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not dependent on others for support or help.
She is non-reliant and prefers to solve problems on her own.
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Last updated: 2025/03/01 23:14