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non-winged

|non-winged|

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/ˌnɑnˈwɪŋd/

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/ˌnɒnˈwɪŋd/

without wings

Etymology
Etymology Information

'non-winged' is formed in English by adding the prefix 'non-' (meaning 'not') to the word 'winged' (having wings).

Historical Evolution

'non-winged' was created in modern English by combining 'non-' and 'winged' to describe something without wings.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not having wings,' and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

lacking wings; not having wings.

The non-winged insects crawled along the ground.

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Last updated: 2025/07/29 22:14