non-restorative
|non-re-stor-a-tive|
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/nɒn-rɪˈstɔːrətɪv/
lacking restorative power
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-restorative' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'restorative' from Latin 'restaurare,' meaning 'to restore.'
Historical Evolution
'Restaurare' transformed into the Old French word 'restorer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'restore,' with 'non-' added to negate its meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'restorative' meant 'to bring back to a former condition,' and 'non-restorative' evolved to mean 'not having the ability to restore.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having the ability to restore or renew.
The medication was non-restorative, offering no relief to the patient.
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Last updated: 2025/03/05 03:52