nonflammability
|non-flam-ma-bil-i-ty|
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/ˌnɒnˌflæməˈbɪləti/
resistance to burning
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nonflammability' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'flammability', which comes from Latin 'flammare', meaning 'to set on fire'.
Historical Evolution
'flammare' transformed into the English word 'flammable', and with the addition of the prefix 'non-', it became 'nonflammable', eventually leading to 'nonflammability'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not capable of being set on fire', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being nonflammable; not easily ignited or set on fire.
The nonflammability of the material makes it ideal for construction.
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Last updated: 2025/02/28 22:19