non-shell-like
|non-shell-like|
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/nɑn-ʃɛl-laɪk/
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/nɒn-ʃɛl-laɪk/
(shell-like)
resembling a shell
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-shell-like' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'shell-like', which describes something resembling a shell.
Historical Evolution
'shell-like' transformed into 'non-shell-like' by adding the prefix 'non-' to indicate the absence of shell-like characteristics.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'shell-like' meant 'resembling a shell', but with the prefix 'non-', it evolved to mean 'not resembling a shell'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not resembling or having the characteristics of a shell.
The texture of the material was non-shell-like, feeling more like fabric than a hard surface.
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Last updated: 2025/05/14 21:54