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nonperishable

non·per·ish·a·ble
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [non-per-i-shuh-buh l]
    • /nɒnˈpɛr ɪ ʃə bəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [non-per-i-shuh-buh l]
    • /nɒnˈpɛr ɪ ʃə bəl/

Definitions of nonperishable word

  • adjective nonperishable not subject to rapid deterioration or decay: A supply of nonperishable food was kept for emergencies. 1
  • noun nonperishable Usually, nonperishables. articles or items, especially of food, not subject to rapid spoilage. 1
  • noun nonperishable Not perishable. 1
  • adjective nonperishable not liable to rot or wither 0

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Origin of nonperishable

First appearance:

before 1920
One of the 12% newest English words
First recorded in 1920-25; non- + perishable

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Parts of speech for Nonperishable

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

nonperishable popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

nonperishable usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for nonperishable

adjective nonperishable

  • lasting — continuing or enduring a long time; permanent; durable: a lasting friendship.
  • durable — able to resist wear, decay, etc., well; lasting; enduring.
  • immortal — not mortal; not liable or subject to death; undying: our immortal souls.
  • perpetual — continuing or enduring forever; everlasting.
  • abiding — An abiding feeling, memory, or interest is one that you have for a very long time.

Antonyms for nonperishable

adjective nonperishable

  • ephemeral — An ephemeral plant.
  • temporary — an office worker hired, usually through an agency on a per diem basis, for a short period of time.
  • breakable — Breakable objects are easy to break by accident.
  • destructible — capable of being or liable to be destroyed
  • perishable — subject to decay, ruin, or destruction: perishable fruits and vegetables.

Top questions with nonperishable

  • what does nonperishable mean?

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