non-repetitive
|non/re/pe/ti/tive|
B2
/nɒn-rɪˈpɛtɪtɪv/
unique, varied
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-repetitive' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'repetitive' from Latin 'repetitivus', where 're-' meant 'again' and 'petere' meant 'to seek'.
Historical Evolution
'repetitivus' transformed into the French word 'répétitif', and eventually became the modern English word 'repetitive', with 'non-' added to form 'non-repetitive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'repetitive' meant 'to seek again', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'involving repetition'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not involving or characterized by repetition.
The artist's work is known for its non-repetitive patterns.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45