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10 Language-to-English DictionariesNon-Waterproof
/nɒnˈwɔːtərpruːf/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Not able to resist the penetration of water.
"The fabric of this jacket is non-waterproof, making it unsuitable for rainy weather." - 2
Describing items or materials that do not provide protection against water damage.
"The non-waterproof shoes soaked through after just a few minutes in the rain."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'non-waterproof' is a compound word formed from the prefix 'non-', derived from Latin 'non' meaning 'not', and 'waterproof', which originates from the combination of 'water' and 'proof', where 'proof' comes from Old English 'prōf', meaning 'test' or 'trial'. The term evolved in the 19th century to describe materials resistant to water.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Non-Waterproof" is said worldwide
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non imperméable
Transliteration: non imperméable
"Ce tissu est non imperméable et ne convient pas aux jours de pluie."
nicht wasserdicht
Transliteration: nicht wasserdicht
"Diese Jacke ist nicht wasserdicht und eignet sich nicht für Regenwetter."
non impermeabile
Transliteration: non impermeabile
"Il tessuto di questa giacca non è impermeabile, quindi non è adatto per la pioggia."
no impermeable
Transliteration: no impermeable
"La tela de esta chaqueta no es impermeable, por lo que no es adecuada para días lluviosos."
não impermeável
Transliteration: não impermeável
"O tecido deste casaco não é impermeável, tornando-o inadequado para dias de chuva."
गैर-जलरोधक
Transliteration: gair-jalrodhak
"इस जैकेट का कपड़ा गैर-जलरोधक है, इसलिए यह बारिश के लिए उपयुक्त नहीं है।"
不防水
Transliteration: bù fángshuǐ
"这件夹克的面料不防水，因此不适合雨天穿。"
방수 아님
Transliteration: bangsu anim
"이 재킷의 원단은 방수 아님으로 비 오는 날에 적합하지 않습니다."
防水でない
Transliteration: bōsui de nai
"このジャケットの生地は防水でないため、雨の日には適していません。"
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