non-conductive
|non-con-duc-tive|
B2
/nɒn kənˈdʌktɪv/
insulating
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-conductive' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'conductive', which comes from Latin 'conductivus', meaning 'to lead or bring together'.
Historical Evolution
'conductivus' transformed into the English word 'conductive', and with the addition of the prefix 'non-', it became 'non-conductive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'conductive' meant 'to lead or bring together', but with the prefix 'non-', it evolved to mean 'not able to conduct'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not able to conduct electricity, heat, or sound.
Rubber is a non-conductive material.
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Last updated: 2025/05/15 09:49