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non-interfering

non--in·ter·fere
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nohn ohb-stahn-te in-ter-feer]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˌɪn tərˈfɪər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nohn ohb-stahn-te in-ter-feer]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˌɪn tərˈfɪər/

Definitions of non-interfering word

  • verb without object non-interfering to come into opposition, as one thing with another, especially with the effect of hampering action or procedure (often followed by with): Constant distractions interfere with work. 1
  • verb without object non-interfering to take part in the affairs of others; meddle (often followed by with or in): to interfere in another's life. 1
  • verb without object non-interfering (of things) to strike against each other, or one against another, so as to hamper or hinder action; come into physical collision. 1
  • verb without object non-interfering to interpose or intervene for a particular purpose. 1
  • verb without object non-interfering to strike one foot or leg against another in moving, as a horse. 1
  • verb without object non-interfering Sports. to obstruct the action of an opposing player in a way barred by the rules. Football. to run interference for a teammate carrying the ball. 1

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Origin of non-interfering

First appearance:

before 1520
One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; inter- + -fere < Latin ferīre to strike; modeled on Middle French s'entreferir

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Parts of speech for Non-interfering

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

non-interfering popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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