non-imaging
|non/im/ag/ing|
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/nɒn-ˈɪmɪdʒɪŋ/
not producing images
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-imaging' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'imaging' which refers to the process of creating images.
Historical Evolution
The term 'non-imaging' evolved from the combination of 'non-' and 'imaging' to describe technologies that do not produce images.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not producing images,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to technology or methods that do not produce images, often used in the context of medical or scientific equipment.
The non-imaging sensor was used to detect temperature changes.
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Last updated: 2025/01/25 00:36