non-operative
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/nɑnˈɑpəˌreɪtɪv/
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/nɒnˈɒpərətɪv/
not involving surgery or not functioning
Etymology
'non-operative' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'operative' from Latin 'operativus', meaning 'effective or working'.
'non-operative' evolved from the combination of 'non-' and 'operative', which was used in Middle English as 'operatif'.
Initially, it meant 'not working or effective', but over time it evolved to also mean 'not involving surgery'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not involving or requiring surgery or an operation.
The treatment was non-operative, focusing on medication and physical therapy.
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Adjective 2
not functioning or not in use.
The machine was non-operative due to a power failure.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45