non-repeatable
|non/re/peat/a/ble|
C1
/nɒn-rɪˈpiːtəbl̩/
(repeat)
done again
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-repeatable' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'repeatable' from Latin 'repetere,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'petere' meant 'to seek.'
Historical Evolution
'repetere' transformed into the Old French word 'repeter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'repeat' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to seek again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being repeated.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not able to be repeated or duplicated.
The experiment was non-repeatable due to the unique conditions.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42