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nonbearing

nonbearing

7.5
A wall that does not hold weight from above and only holds its own weight
  • adjective
  • /ˌnɒnˈbɛrɪŋ/
  • Specialized
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  • Because the partition is nonbearing, it can be taken down without affecting the structure of the house.

Examples

  • They removed a nonbearing wall to create an open-concept kitchen.

  • The nonbearing wall separates the two rooms.

  • The plans specify that only nonbearing interior walls can be altered during renovation.

  • A nonbearing partition can be easily removed.

  • The architect designed a nonbearing wall to partition the room without affecting the building's structure.

  • During the renovation, we decided to remove the nonbearing wall to create a more open space.

  • Before starting the construction, the engineer confirmed that the partition was nonbearing and would not compromise the building's integrity.

Synonyms

nonstructural
vsnonbearing
  • Specialized
1 5.9

Not part of the main parts that keep something together or working

focuses only on not carrying vertical weight beyond its own mass

Antonyms

bearing
  • Specialized
5.7

Able to support weight, like a wall or beam

Surface Forms

nonbearing positive

Morphology

nonbearing = bearing (transparent) = non + bear + ing

The prefix 'non-' clearly negates the meaning of 'bearing', making it straightforward to understand as 'not bearing weight'.

Etymology

Nonbearing is made from non- meaning 'not' and bearing from bear meaning 'to carry' or 'to support'. So a nonbearing wall does 'not' carry or support other parts of a building and only holds its own weight.