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non-sticky

|non/stick/y|

B2

🇺🇸

/nɑn ˈstɪki/

🇬🇧

/nɒn ˈstɪki/

not adhering

Etymology
Etymology Information

'non-sticky' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'sticky' from Old English 'sticca,' meaning 'to pierce or prick.'

Historical Evolution

'sticky' changed from the Old English word 'sticca' and eventually became the modern English word 'sticky.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'sticky' meant 'to pierce or prick,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'adhering to a surface.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not adhering or sticking to a surface.

The non-sticky pan made cooking and cleaning much easier.

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Last updated: 2025/02/07 21:06