anti-adhesive
|an/ti-ad/he/sive|
B2
/ˌænti əˈhiːsɪv/
prevents sticking
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anti-adhesive' originates from the prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against' and the word 'adhesive' from Latin 'adhaesivus', where 'adhaerere' meant 'to stick to'.
Historical Evolution
'Adhaesivus' transformed into the French word 'adhésif', and eventually became the modern English word 'adhesive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to stick to', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'preventing sticking'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
designed to prevent sticking or adhesion.
The anti-adhesive coating on the pan makes cooking and cleaning easier.
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Last updated: 2025/01/27 10:25