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- [liv-ing]
- /ˈlɪv ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [liv-ing]
- /ˈlɪv ɪŋ/
Definitions of nonliving word
- adjective nonliving having life; being alive; not dead: living persons. 1
- adjective nonliving in actual existence or use; extant: living languages. 1
- adjective nonliving active or thriving; vigorous; strong: a living faith. 1
- adjective nonliving burning or glowing, as a coal. 1
- adjective nonliving flowing freely, as water. 1
- adjective nonliving pertaining to, suitable for, or sufficient for existence or subsistence: living conditions; a living wage. 1
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Origin of nonliving
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; (adj.) Middle English lyvyng(e); replacing earlier liviende, Old English lifgende (see live1, -ing2); (noun) Middle English living(e) (see -ing1)
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Parts of speech for Nonliving
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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nonliving popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% 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.
nonliving usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nonliving
adjective nonliving
- inanimate — not animate; lifeless.
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