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nonopening

nonopening

6.8
Closed and fixed so it cannot be moved to let air or people through
  • adjective
  • /nɒnˈoʊpənɪŋ/
: fijo
  • A nonopening skylight lets in light but cannot be used for ventilation.

Examples

  • The apartment has a nonopening window for safety reasons.

  • Due to fire regulations, certain stairwell doors must remain nonopening at all times.

  • The box is completely nonopening.

  • This lid is nonopening.

  • The design includes a nonopening door that enhances security without compromising aesthetics.

  • For safety, the terrace is equipped with nonopening windows that provide light but cannot be opened.

  • In the event of an emergency, the building's nonopening shutters prevent unauthorized access.

Synonyms

closed
vsnonopening
899 1.0

Shut so people cannot go in or see

cannot be made to allow access and remains permanently sealed

How Open

open
∞ 1.0
nonopening
6.8
closed
899 1.0
sealed
140 2.5

Surface Forms

nonopening positive

Morphology

nonopening = opening (transparent) = non + open + ing

Formed from the productive prefix 'non-' + 'opening'; the meaning 'not opening' is directly recoverable though there is minor ambiguity about capability vs action.

Etymology

The word nonopening comes from the part non- meaning 'not' and the word opening meaning 'something that opens', like the non- in 'nonstop'. So a nonopening window or door is one that stays closed or cannot be opened.