non-coagulating
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/nɒn-koʊˈæɡjʊˌleɪtɪŋ/
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/nɒn-kəʊˈæɡjʊˌleɪtɪŋ/
(coagulate)
thickening into a mass
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-coagulating' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'coagulate' from Latin 'coagulare', where 'co-' meant 'together' and 'agere' meant 'to drive'.
Historical Evolution
'coagulare' transformed into the Old French word 'coaguler', and eventually became the modern English word 'coagulate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'coagulate' meant 'to drive together', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to form a clot'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not forming a clot or solid mass.
The non-coagulating blood made it difficult to stop the bleeding.
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Last updated: 2025/06/26 18:38