nonaddictive
|non-ad-dic-tive|
B2
/ˌnɒnəˈdɪktɪv/
not causing addiction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nonaddictive' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'addictive', which comes from Latin 'addictivus', meaning 'bound or devoted'.
Historical Evolution
'addictivus' transformed into the English word 'addictive', and with the addition of the prefix 'non-', it became 'nonaddictive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'addictive' meant 'bound or devoted', but over time it evolved to mean 'causing addiction'. 'Nonaddictive' retains the negation of this meaning.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not causing addiction or dependency.
The medication is nonaddictive, making it safe for long-term use.
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Last updated: 2025/05/27 15:43