non-responder
|non/re/spond/er|
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/nɒn-rɪˈspɒndər/
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/nɒn-rɪˈspɒndə/
(responder)
non-responsive entity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-responder' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'responder' from Latin 'respondere,' meaning 'to answer or reply.'
Historical Evolution
'responder' changed from the Latin word 'respondere' and eventually became the modern English word 'responder.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who answers or replies,' but over time it evolved to include those who do not respond, especially in medical contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing that does not respond to a stimulus or treatment.
The patient was classified as a non-responder to the medication.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45