non-addictive
|non/ad/dic/tive|
B2
/nɒn əˈdɪktɪv/
(addictive)
causing addiction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-addictive' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'addictive', which comes from Latin 'addictivus', meaning 'given over to'.
Historical Evolution
'addictivus' transformed into the English word 'addictive', and with the addition of the prefix 'non-', it became 'non-addictive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'addictive' meant 'given over to', but over time it evolved to mean 'causing addiction'. 'Non-addictive' negates this meaning.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not causing addiction or dependency.
This medication is non-addictive and safe for long-term use.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45