non-riding
|non-rid-ing|
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/nɑn-ˈraɪdɪŋ/
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/nɒn-ˈraɪdɪŋ/
not involving riding
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-riding' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'riding', which comes from Old English 'rīdan', meaning 'to ride'.
Historical Evolution
'rīdan' transformed into the Middle English word 'riden', and eventually became the modern English word 'ride'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'rīdan' meant 'to travel on horseback', but over time it evolved to include riding bicycles and other vehicles.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not involving or related to riding, especially in the context of horses or bicycles.
The non-riding activities at the camp include hiking and swimming.
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Last updated: 2025/02/10 09:44