non-shell-shaped
|non-shell-shaped|
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/nɑn-ʃɛl-ʃeɪpt/
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/nɒn-ʃɛl-ʃeɪpt/
not shell-like
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-shell-shaped' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'shell-shaped' meaning 'having the form of a shell'.
Historical Evolution
'Non-shell-shaped' is a modern English term formed by combining 'non-' with 'shell-shaped'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not having the form of a shell', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having the shape or form of a shell.
The sculpture was non-shell-shaped, resembling more of a cube than a conch.
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Last updated: 2025/05/23 04:05