non-threadlike
|non-thread-like|
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/nɑn-ˈθrɛdˌlaɪk/
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/nɒn-ˈθrɛdˌlaɪk/
(threadlike)
resembling a thread
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-threadlike' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'threadlike', which means 'resembling a thread'.
Historical Evolution
'non-threadlike' was formed by adding the prefix 'non-' to 'threadlike', a word that has been in use since the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'threadlike' meant 'resembling a thread', and the addition of 'non-' negates this meaning to indicate the absence of thread-like characteristics.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not resembling or having the characteristics of a thread.
The material was non-threadlike, making it unsuitable for weaving.
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Last updated: 2025/02/20 02:33