non-symptomatic
|non-symp-to-mat-ic|
B2
/nɒnˌsɪmp.təˈmæt.ɪk/
no symptoms
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-symptomatic' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'symptomatic' from Greek 'symptōma' meaning 'a happening' or 'symptom'.
Historical Evolution
'symptōma' transformed into the English word 'symptom', and with the addition of the prefix 'non-', it became 'non-symptomatic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not showing symptoms', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not showing any symptoms of a disease or condition.
The patient was non-symptomatic but still carried the virus.
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Last updated: 2025/06/26 22:19