nonpathogenic
|non/path/o/gen/ic|
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/nɒnˌpæθəˈdʒɛnɪk/
not disease-causing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nonpathogenic' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'pathogenic' from Greek 'pathos' meaning 'suffering' and 'genes' meaning 'born of'.
Historical Evolution
'nonpathogenic' was formed by adding the prefix 'non-' to 'pathogenic', which was derived from Greek.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not causing suffering or disease', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not causing disease.
The bacteria in yogurt are nonpathogenic and beneficial to health.
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Last updated: 2025/01/22 02:52