non-stimulating
|non-stim-u-lat-ing|
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/nɑnˈstɪmjəleɪtɪŋ/
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/nɒnˈstɪmjʊleɪtɪŋ/
not arousing interest
Etymology
'non-stimulating' originates from English, specifically formed by prefixing 'non-' (from Latin 'non' meaning 'not') to 'stimulating', where 'stimulating' derives from 'stimulate'.
'stimulate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'stimulare', from 'stimulus' meaning 'goad'; it entered English via Medieval/Modern Latin and Middle English, and the English prefix 'non-' was attached to create 'non-stimulating'.
Initially related to not providing a physical or figurative 'goad' or incitement, but over time it evolved into the current sense of 'not arousing interest or excitement'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not causing stimulation, excitement, or interest; dull or uninteresting.
The lecture was non-stimulating and many students fell asleep.
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Last updated: 2025/09/22 19:17