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non-clastic

non--clas·tic
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nohn ohb-stahn-te klas-tik]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˈklæs tɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nohn ohb-stahn-te klas-tik]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˈklæs tɪk/

Definitions of non-clastic word

  • adjective non-clastic Biology. breaking up into fragments or separate portions; dividing into parts. 1
  • adjective non-clastic pertaining to an anatomical model made up of detachable pieces. 1
  • adjective non-clastic Geology. noting or pertaining to rock or rocks composed of fragments or particles of older rocks or previously existing solid matter; fragmental. 1

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Origin of non-clastic

First appearance:

before 1870
One of the 26% newest English words
1870-75; < Greek klastós broken in pieces (klas- variant stem of klân to break + -tos verbal adjective suffix) + -ic

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Parts of speech for Non-clastic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

non-clastic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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