non-descriptive
|non-de-scrip-tive|
B2
/nɒn-dɪˈskrɪptɪv/
(descriptive)
lacking detail
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-descriptive' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'descriptive' from Latin 'descriptivus', where 'describere' meant 'to write down'.
Historical Evolution
'descriptivus' transformed into the English word 'descriptive', and with the addition of 'non-', it became 'non-descriptive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not descriptive', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking in distinctive or interesting features or characteristics.
The report was non-descriptive and failed to capture the essence of the event.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45