non-tapered
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/nɑn-ˈteɪ.pərd/
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/nɒn-ˈteɪ.pəd/
(tapered)
not narrowing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-tapered' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'tapered' from Middle English 'tapere,' meaning 'to diminish or reduce in thickness.'
Historical Evolution
'tapered' changed from the Middle English word 'tapere' and eventually became the modern English word 'tapered.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'tapered' meant 'to diminish or reduce in thickness,' and 'non-tapered' retains the meaning of 'not diminishing in thickness.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45