non-sucking
|non-suck-ing|
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/nɒnˈsʌkɪŋ/
not involving suction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-sucking' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'sucking' from Old English 'sūcan', meaning 'to suck'.
Historical Evolution
'sūcan' transformed into the Middle English word 'suken', and eventually became the modern English word 'suck'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'sūcan' meant 'to draw in by suction', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of sucking or not involving the act of sucking.
The non-sucking insects feed on plant sap.
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Last updated: 2025/05/12 15:49