nonconductive
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/ˌnɑːn.kənˈdʌk.tɪv/
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/ˌnɒn.kənˈdʌk.tɪv/
Not conducting
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nonconductive' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'conductive', which comes from Latin 'conductivus', meaning 'capable of leading'.
Historical Evolution
'conductivus' transformed into the English word 'conductive', and with the addition of the prefix 'non-', it became 'nonconductive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'conductive' meant 'capable of leading', and with the prefix 'non-', it evolved to mean 'not capable of leading'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not able to conduct electricity or heat.
Rubber is a nonconductive material.
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Last updated: 2025/01/15 23:03