non-procreative
|non-pro-cre-a-tive|
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/nɒnˈproʊkriˌeɪtɪv/
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/nɒnˈprəʊkriˌeɪtɪv/
not producing offspring
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-procreative' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'procreative,' which comes from Latin 'procreare,' meaning 'to beget or produce offspring.'
Historical Evolution
'procreare' transformed into the English word 'procreate,' and with the addition of the prefix 'non-,' it became 'non-procreative.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'procreare' meant 'to produce offspring,' and with the prefix 'non-,' it evolved to mean 'not producing offspring.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or resulting in reproduction or the creation of offspring.
The couple chose a non-procreative lifestyle.
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Last updated: 2025/04/28 14:29