non-digestive
|non-di-ges-tive|
C1
/nɒn-dɪˈdʒɛstɪv/
not related to digestion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-digestive' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'digestive' from Latin 'digestivus', where 'digest-' meant 'to distribute' or 'to dissolve'.
Historical Evolution
'digestivus' transformed into the Old French word 'digestif', and eventually became the modern English word 'digestive'. The prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-digestive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'digestive' meant 'related to digestion', and 'non-digestive' evolved to mean 'not related to digestion'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or involved in the process of digestion.
The non-digestive functions of the liver include detoxification.
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Last updated: 2025/02/19 02:00