non-working
|non-work-ing|
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/nɑn-ˈwɜrkɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/nɒn-ˈwɜːkɪŋ/
not operational
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-working' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'working' from Old English 'weorcian', meaning 'to work'.
Historical Evolution
'non-working' evolved from the combination of 'non-' and 'working', which has been used in English since the 19th century to describe something that is not functioning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not working or functioning', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not functioning or operational.
The non-working machine needs to be repaired.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41