non-impactful
|non-im-pact-ful|
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/nɑn-ɪmˈpæktfəl/
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/nɒn-ɪmˈpæktfəl/
(impactful)
significant effect
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-impactful' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'impactful', which is derived from 'impact'.
Historical Evolution
'Impactful' evolved from the word 'impact', which has roots in the Latin word 'impactus'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'impactful' meant 'having a strong effect', and 'non-impactful' negates this meaning to imply 'lacking effect'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking significant effect or influence.
The speech was non-impactful and failed to inspire the audience.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45