non-adaptive
|non-a-dap-tive|
C1
/nɒn əˈdæptɪv/
(adaptive)
ability to adjust
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-adaptive' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'adaptive' from Latin 'adaptare', where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'aptare' meant 'fit'.
Historical Evolution
'adaptive' changed from the Latin word 'adaptare' and eventually became the modern English word 'adaptive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'adaptive' meant 'to fit or adjust', but over time 'non-adaptive' evolved to mean 'not able to adjust'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not able to adjust to new conditions or environments.
The non-adaptive species struggled to survive in the changing climate.
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Last updated: 2025/04/19 20:12