nondescriptive
|non/de/scrip/tive|
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/ˌnɑːn.dɪˈskrɪp.tɪv/
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/ˌnɒn.dɪˈskrɪp.tɪv/
lacking distinct features
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nondescriptive' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'descriptive' which comes from Latin 'descriptivus', meaning 'to write down'.
Historical Evolution
'Descriptivus' transformed into the English word 'descriptive', and with the addition of 'non-', it became 'nondescriptive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not descriptive', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking distinctive or interesting features or characteristics.
The building was quite nondescriptive, blending in with the rest of the street.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39