non-stressable
|non-stress-a-ble|
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/nɒnˈstrɛsəbl/
(stress)
emphasis or pressure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-stressable' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'stress,' which comes from Middle English 'stresse,' meaning 'pressure or tension.'
Historical Evolution
'stress' changed from the Old French word 'estresse' and eventually became the modern English word 'stress.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'stress' meant 'pressure or tension,' and over time it evolved to include 'emphasis or importance.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of being stressed or emphasized.
The material is non-stressable, making it unsuitable for construction.
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Last updated: 2025/04/29 15:14