nonintegrative
|non-in-teg-ra-tive|
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/ˌnɑnɪnˈtɛɡrətɪv/
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/ˌnɒnɪnˈtɛɡrətɪv/
not integrating
Etymology
'nonintegrative' originates from Modern English, formed by the negative prefix 'non-' (meaning 'not') attached to 'integrative' (from 'integrate').
'integrative' derives from the verb 'integrate', from Latin 'integrare' (to make whole) and ultimately from 'integer' (whole); the prefix 'non-' is a straightforward Modern English negator borrowed via Old French/Latin usage.
Initially, 'integrate' and related forms meant 'make whole' or 'bring into a whole'; the adjective 'integrative' described something that promotes integration, while 'nonintegrative' developed as a Modern English negated form meaning 'not promoting or performing integration'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not integrative; not causing or involving integration or incorporation into a larger whole (often used in technical contexts, e.g., biology or policy).
The researchers used a nonintegrative vector to avoid altering the host genome.
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Last updated: 2025/12/31 06:19