non-addictives
|non-ad-dic-tives|
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/nɑn-əˈdɪktɪvz/
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/nɒn-əˈdɪktɪvz/
(non-addictive)
not causing addiction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-addictive' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'addictive' from Latin 'addictivus', meaning 'inclined to give oneself up to a habit'.
Historical Evolution
'Addictivus' transformed into the English word 'addictive', and with the prefix 'non-', it became 'non-addictive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'addictive' meant 'inclined to give oneself up to a habit', and 'non-addictive' evolved to mean 'not causing addiction'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
substances that do not cause addiction.
Many herbal remedies are considered non-addictives.
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Last updated: 2025/05/11 05:10