non-sedimentary
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/nɒn-ˌsɛd.ɪˈmɛn.tər.i/
(sedimentary)
formed from sediment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-sedimentary' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'sedimentary' which comes from Latin 'sedimentum', meaning 'settling'.
Historical Evolution
'sedimentum' transformed into the French word 'sédimentaire', and eventually became the modern English word 'sedimentary'. The prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-sedimentary'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'sedimentary' meant 'related to settling', and 'non-sedimentary' has consistently meant 'not related to settling'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not formed by or containing sediment.
The rock is non-sedimentary, indicating it was formed through volcanic activity.
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Last updated: 2025/02/09 00:21