non-ballistic
|non-ba-llis-tic|
C1
/nɒn bəˈlɪstɪk/
not related to projectiles
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-ballistic' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'ballistic' from the Greek 'ballein' meaning 'to throw'.
Historical Evolution
'ballistic' changed from the Greek word 'ballein' to the modern English word 'ballistic', and 'non-' was added to form 'non-ballistic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'ballistic' meant 'related to throwing', but over time it evolved to mean 'related to projectiles', and 'non-ballistic' specifies the absence of this relation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or involving the motion of projectiles or missiles.
The non-ballistic missile system relies on alternative technologies.
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Last updated: 2025/03/12 06:12