non-assistive
|non-as-sis-tive|
C1
/nɒn-əˈsɪstɪv/
(assistive)
not helpful
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-assistive' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'assistive' from Latin 'assistere,' meaning 'to stand by or help.'
Historical Evolution
'assistive' evolved from the Latin word 'assistere' and was combined with the prefix 'non-' to form 'non-assistive.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'assistive' meant 'to help or support,' and 'non-assistive' evolved to mean 'not providing help or support.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not providing assistance or help.
The device was non-assistive, offering no help to the user.
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Last updated: 2025/02/04 14:06