non-withdrawable
|non/with/draw/a/ble|
C1
/nɒn wɪðˈdrɔːəbəl/
(withdrawable)
cannot be taken back
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-withdrawable' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'withdrawable', which comes from 'withdraw', meaning 'to take back or remove'.
Historical Evolution
'withdrawable' changed from the Old English word 'wiþdragan', which meant 'to draw back', and eventually became the modern English word 'withdraw'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'withdraw' meant 'to draw back', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to remove or take back'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not able to be withdrawn or taken back.
The funds in this account are non-withdrawable until the maturity date.
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Last updated: 2025/02/08 20:09