nonfibrous
|non/fi/brous|
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/nɒnˈfaɪbrəs/
lacking fibers
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nonfibrous' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'fibrous' which comes from Latin 'fibra' meaning 'fiber'.
Historical Evolution
'Fibrous' evolved from the Latin word 'fibra' and was combined with the prefix 'non-' to form 'nonfibrous'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not having fibers', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not containing or consisting of fibers.
The nonfibrous material was smooth to the touch.
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Last updated: 2025/02/17 05:59