non-terrain
|non/ter/rain|
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/nɑn-təˈreɪn/
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/nɒn-təˈreɪn/
artificial surface
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-terrain' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'terrain' from Latin 'terra' meaning 'earth' or 'land'.
Historical Evolution
'non-terrain' combines the prefix 'non-' with 'terrain', a term that has been used since the 16th century to describe land or ground.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'terrain' referred to any type of land, but 'non-terrain' specifically denotes areas not naturally formed.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/17 11:05