non-shading
|non-shad-ing|
C1
/nɒn ˈʃeɪdɪŋ/
lacking shade
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-shading' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'shade' from Old English 'sceadu', meaning 'shadow'.
Historical Evolution
'shade' changed from Old English 'sceadu' to the modern English word 'shade'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'shade' meant 'shadow', but over time it evolved to include the concept of providing cover from sunlight.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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