Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

nonheavy

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: non-heavy
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Not heavy.

Example Sentences

"nonheavy metals"
"Thus, the positive output effect of Taiwan's proposed goods liberalization on the nonheavy manufacturing sector stems from the shift in relative industrial protection toward the nonheavy manufacturing sector."
"Specifically, store personnel displayed microinequities—they smiled less, they spoke fewer words, and they were more rude and less friendly with heavy (versus nonheavy) individuals."
"Among the nonheavy drinkers also, those who were depressed had a more difficult time stopping drinking once they had begun."

Etymology

From non- + heavy.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: non
Root: *keh₂p-

Questions

What does nonheavy mean?: Not heavy.
Where does nonheavy come from?: From non- + heavy.

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