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A rock is a nonliving thing.
What does Nonliving mean?
Nonliving means not alive.
Dictionary definition
Not alive and not having the features of a living organism.
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The class sorted objects into living and nonliving groups.
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Nonliving is an important science word for comparing organisms with objects that do not grow, breathe, or reproduce.
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WordNonliving.
Partadjective.
MeaningNonliving means not alive.
ExampleExample: A rock is a nonliving thing.
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- Syllables
- non · liv · ing
- Strongest beat
- liv
- Ending
- ing
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on liv.
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nonliving
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living
Alive or having life.
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