non-radiative
|non-ra-di-a-tive|
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/nɒnˌreɪdiˈeɪtɪv/
not emitting radiation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-radiative' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'radiative' from Latin 'radiatus', meaning 'to emit rays'.
Historical Evolution
'Radiative' changed from the Latin word 'radiatus' and eventually became the modern English word 'radiative'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'radiative' meant 'emitting rays', but with the prefix 'non-', it evolved to mean 'not emitting rays'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not emitting radiation or energy in the form of waves or particles.
The process is non-radiative, meaning it does not emit harmful radiation.
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Last updated: 2025/02/17 21:34