non-communicative
|non/com/mu/ni/ca/tive|
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/nɒn kəˈmjuːnɪkətɪv/
(communicative)
not sharing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-communicative' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'communicative' from Latin 'communicativus', where 'communicare' meant 'to share'.
Historical Evolution
'communicativus' transformed into the English word 'communicative', and with the addition of the prefix 'non-', it became 'non-communicative'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not sharing or exchanging information', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not willing or able to communicate.
The patient was non-communicative during the session.
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Last updated: 2025/01/12 13:15