non-rocket-driven
|non-rock-et-driv-en|
C1
/nɒn-ˈrɒkɪt-ˈdrɪvən/
not powered by rockets
Etymology
Etymology Information
The term 'non-rocket-driven' is a compound word formed by the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not,' and 'rocket-driven,' which refers to being powered by a rocket engine.
Historical Evolution
The term 'rocket' comes from the Italian word 'rocchetta,' meaning 'bobbin' or 'spool,' due to the shape of early rockets.
Meaning Changes
The term has consistently referred to the absence of rocket propulsion.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not powered or propelled by a rocket engine.
The aircraft is non-rocket-driven, relying instead on jet engines.
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Last updated: 2025/03/12 23:47