nonhabit-forming
|non-hab-it-form-ing|
🇺🇸
/nɒnˈhæbɪt ˌfɔːrmɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/nɒnˈhæbɪt ˌfɔːmɪŋ/
not causing habit
Etymology
'nonhabit-forming' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the phrase 'habit-forming,' which refers to something that causes the formation of a habit.
The term 'habit-forming' was combined with the prefix 'non-' to create 'nonhabit-forming,' emphasizing the absence of habit formation.
Initially, it meant 'not forming a habit,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not causing or leading to the formation of a habit, especially in the context of drugs or medications.
This medication is nonhabit-forming, so you don't have to worry about dependency.
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Last updated: 2025/05/19 02:33