non-cohesive
|non-co-he-sive|
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/nɒn-koʊˈhiːsɪv/
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/nɒn-kəʊˈhiːsɪv/
lacking unity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-cohesive' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'cohesive', which comes from Latin 'cohaerere', meaning 'to stick together'.
Historical Evolution
'cohaerere' transformed into the English word 'cohesive', and with the addition of the prefix 'non-', it became 'non-cohesive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'cohesive' meant 'sticking together', and with the prefix 'non-', it evolved to mean 'not sticking together'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking cohesion or unity; not sticking together.
The non-cohesive team struggled to complete the project.
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Last updated: 2025/06/26 13:32