Prefix "non-"

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What does the prefix 'non-' mean?

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The prefix 'non-' means 'not' or 'without.' It is used to indicate the absence of something.

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Give an example of a word that uses the prefix 'non-' to indicate absence.

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Nonliving.

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What does the word 'nonsense' mean?

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Nonsense means words or ideas that have no meaning or do not make sense.

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What does 'nonfat' mean?

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Nonfat means having no fat, or with the fat removed.

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What does 'nonstick' mean?

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Nonstick means covered with a coating that prevents things (usually food) from sticking to something.

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Which of the following is a nonliving thing? rocks, birds, pencils, tables

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Rocks, pencils, and tables are nonliving; birds are living.

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What is a word that means the opposite of 'living'?

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Nonliving.

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What is the opposite of 'fat'?

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Nonfat.

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Identify a word that does not belong with 'nonsense': bubble, crazy talk, silliness, songs.

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Songs.

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What is the meaning of 'nonliving'?

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Nonliving refers to things that do not have life.