non-emissive
|non-emis-sive|
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/nɒn-ɪˈmɪsɪv/
not emitting
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-emissive' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'emissive' which comes from Latin 'emissivus', meaning 'sending out'.
Historical Evolution
'Emissivus' transformed into the English word 'emissive', and with the addition of 'non-', it became 'non-emissive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'emissive' meant 'sending out', and with 'non-', it evolved to mean 'not sending out'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not emitting light or radiation.
The non-emissive display technology is more energy-efficient.
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Last updated: 2025/02/18 17:23