non-tree-like
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/nɑn-tri-laɪk/
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/nɒn-triː-laɪk/
(tree-like)
resembling a tree
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-tree-like' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'tree-like', which describes something resembling a tree.
Historical Evolution
'Non-tree-like' evolved from the combination of 'non-' and 'tree-like' to describe something that does not have the characteristics of a tree.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not resembling a tree', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not resembling or characteristic of a tree.
The structure of the molecule is non-tree-like, making it difficult to analyze.
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Last updated: 2025/02/09 15:56