non-rocket
|non-rock-et|
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/nɑn-ˈrɑkɪt/
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/nɒn-ˈrɒkɪt/
not using rocket propulsion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-rocket' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'rocket', which comes from the Italian 'rocchetta', meaning 'bobbin' or 'spool'.
Historical Evolution
'rocket' changed from the Italian word 'rocchetta' and eventually became the modern English word 'rocket'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'rocket' referred to a type of firework, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a propulsion device.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a vehicle or device that does not use rocket propulsion.
The new drone is a non-rocket vehicle designed for silent operations.
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Last updated: 2025/03/13 00:09