non-sporulating
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/nɒnˈspɔːrjʊleɪtɪŋ/
(sporulate)
spore formation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-sporulating' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the root 'sporulate' from Latin 'sporula,' meaning 'small seed or spore.'
Historical Evolution
'sporulate' changed from the Latin word 'sporula' and eventually became the modern English word 'sporulate.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to produce spores,' but 'non-sporulating' evolved to mean 'not producing spores.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not forming or producing spores.
The non-sporulating bacteria were unable to survive in harsh conditions.
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Last updated: 2025/05/17 04:32