non-psychoactive
|non/psy/cho/ac/tive|
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/nɒn-saɪkoʊˈæktɪv/
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/nɒn-saɪkəʊˈæktɪv/
not mind-altering
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-psychoactive' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'psychoactive' which comes from 'psycho-' meaning 'mind' and 'active' meaning 'having an effect'.
Historical Evolution
'non-psychoactive' was formed by combining 'non-' with 'psychoactive', a term that has been used in pharmacology to describe substances that affect the mind.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not affecting the mind', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not affecting the mind or mental processes.
CBD is a non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis.
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Last updated: 2025/01/18 16:23