non-curative
|non-cur-a-tive|
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/nɒnˈkjʊrətɪv/
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/nɒnˈkjʊərətɪv/
(curative)
healing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-curative' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'curative' from Latin 'curare' meaning 'to care for'.
Historical Evolution
'Curative' evolved from the Latin word 'curativus', which was adapted into Middle English as 'curatif', eventually becoming 'curative'. The prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-curative'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'curative' meant 'having the ability to cure', and 'non-curative' was formed to indicate the absence of this ability.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not able to cure or heal; not having curative properties.
The treatment was non-curative, providing only temporary relief.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42