non-storage-oriented
|non-stor-age-o-ri-ent-ed|
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/nɑn ˈstɔrɪdʒ ˈɔriˌɛntɪd/
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/nɒn ˈstɔːrɪdʒ ˈɔːrɪˌɛntɪd/
not for storage
Etymology
The term 'non-storage-oriented' is a compound word formed by the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not,' combined with 'storage,' derived from the Old French 'estorage,' and 'oriented,' from the Latin 'orientare,' meaning 'to arrange or align.'
The concept of 'non-storage-oriented' emerged in modern English to describe systems or designs not intended for storage purposes.
Initially, it meant 'not aligned for storage,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not designed or intended for storage purposes.
The non-storage-oriented design of the device makes it unsuitable for long-term data retention.
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Last updated: 2025/03/19 16:23
