non-medicated
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/nɑn-ˈmɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd/
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/nɒn-ˈmɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd/
(medicate)
treat with medicine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-medicated' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'medicate' from Latin 'medicatus', where 'medicare' meant 'to heal'.
Historical Evolution
'medicare' transformed into the English word 'medicate', and the prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-medicated'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'medicare' meant 'to heal', but 'non-medicated' evolved to mean 'not treated with medication'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not treated with medication.
The non-medicated cream is suitable for sensitive skin.
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Last updated: 2025/01/12 01:21