non-residential
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B2
/ˌnɒnˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/
not for living
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-residential' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'residential' which comes from Latin 'residere' meaning 'to reside'.
Historical Evolution
'residere' transformed into the Old French word 'resider', and eventually became the modern English word 'reside', leading to 'residential'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'residential' meant 'pertaining to residence', and 'non-residential' evolved to mean 'not pertaining to residence'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not used or intended for living in.
The city has designated this zone as non-residential.
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Last updated: 2025/05/02 20:47