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nonelectric en · ADJ

Etymology

Etymology tree English non- Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron)bor. Latin ēlectrum Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icus New Latin ēlectricusbor. English electric English nonelectric From non- + electric.

Meanings

1. (not-comparable) Not electric; not operated by electricity.
   • Since the power was out, we used an old-fashioned nonelectric can opener.
2. (not-comparable) Not capable of conducting electricity.

Forms

Synonyms

nonelectrical

Translations (3)

ro neelectric (not electric) · de nichtelektrisch (not electric) · fi ei sähköinen (not electric)

nonelectric en · NOUN

Etymology

Etymology tree English non- Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron)bor. Latin ēlectrum Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icus New Latin ēlectricusbor. English electric English nonelectric From non- + electric.

Meanings

1. (archaic) A substance or object that cannot be electrified, but through which electricity passes; a conductor.

Forms

Antonyms

electric