non-radiate
|non-rad-i-ate|
C1
/nɒn-ˈreɪ.di.eɪt/
(radiate)
emit rays
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-radiate' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'radiate' from Latin 'radiatus', meaning 'to emit rays'.
Historical Evolution
'Radiate' changed from the Latin word 'radiatus' and eventually became the modern English word 'radiate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'radiate' meant 'to emit rays', but 'non-radiate' specifies the absence of this action.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not emitting or giving off radiation.
The non-radiate material was safe to handle.
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Last updated: 2025/05/06 09:07