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nonbearing

American  
[non-bair-ing] / ˈnɒnˈbɛər ɪŋ /
Or non-bearing

adjective

  1. (of a wall or partition) supporting no load other than its own weight.

Etymology

Origin of nonbearing

non- + bear 1 + -ing 2

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The nonbearing of your young trees is probably due to their youth and vigor.

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