non-diagnostic
|non-di-ag-nos-tic|
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/nɒnˌdaɪəɡˈnɒstɪk/
not diagnostic
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-diagnostic' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'diagnostic' from Greek 'diagnōstikos', where 'dia-' meant 'through' and 'gnōstikos' meant 'able to discern'.
Historical Evolution
'diagnostic' changed from the Greek word 'diagnōstikos' and eventually became the modern English word 'diagnostic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'able to discern through', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'pertaining to diagnosis'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not serving as a basis for diagnosis.
The test results were non-diagnostic, requiring further investigation.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45