Nonliving

Pronunciation: /nɑnlɪvɪŋ/

Definitions of nonliving

adjective describing something that is not alive or living

Example Sentences

A1 Rocks and water are nonliving things.

A2 Plastic bottles and metal cans are examples of nonliving objects.

B1 Nonliving organisms do not require food or water to survive.

B2 Inanimate objects such as furniture and electronics are considered nonliving.

C1 The study of nonliving matter falls under the field of physics.

C2 Nonliving entities like stars and planets exist in the vast expanse of the universe.

Examples of nonliving in a Sentence

formal Nonliving organisms do not possess the ability to grow, reproduce, or respond to stimuli.

informal Nonliving things like rocks and water do not have life.

slang Dude, that car is totally nonliving after the accident.

figurative His heart felt nonliving after the breakup.

Grammatical Forms of nonliving

• past tense: nonlived
• plural: nonlivings
• comparative: more nonliving
• superlative: most nonliving
• present tense: nonliving
• future tense: will nonlive
• perfect tense: have nonlived
• continuous tense: is nonliving
• singular: nonliving
• positive degree: nonliving
• infinitive: to nonlive
• gerund: nonliving
• participle: nonliving

Origin and Evolution of nonliving

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'nonliving' is derived from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'living', combining to form a term indicating something that is not alive.

Evolution of the word: The term 'nonliving' has been consistently used in English to describe things that are not alive, such as inanimate objects or abstract concepts. Its usage has remained relatively stable over time, maintaining its original meaning.