non-refractive
|non-re-frac-tive|
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/nɒn-rɪˈfræktɪv/
not bending light
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-refractive' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'refractive', which comes from Latin 'refractus', meaning 'broken up'.
Historical Evolution
'refractus' transformed into the English word 'refractive', and with the addition of 'non-', it became 'non-refractive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'refractive' meant 'capable of bending light', and 'non-refractive' evolved to mean 'not capable of bending light'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of refracting light or other waves.
The material is non-refractive, making it ideal for optical applications.
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Last updated: 2025/04/29 20:44