nonpeptidic
|non-pep-ti-dic|
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/nɑnˌpɛpˈtɪdɪk/
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/nɒnˌpɛpˈtɪdɪk/
not peptide
Etymology
'nonpeptidic' originates from Modern English, specifically the combination of the prefix 'non-' (meaning 'not') with 'peptidic', where 'peptidic' is formed from 'peptide' + the adjectival suffix '-ic'.
'peptide' entered English via New Latin/Germanic scientific usage from Greek elements related to 'peptein' (to digest); 'peptidic' was formed from 'peptide' + '-ic' in scientific English, and in modern usage the prefix 'non-' was attached to create 'nonpeptidic'.
Initially the components meant 'not' + 'related to peptides'; over time this remained stable, and 'nonpeptidic' continues to mean 'not composed of peptides' in contemporary scientific contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not peptidic; not composed of peptides or peptide bonds — used especially for molecules or drugs that are structurally distinct from peptides.
The team focused on developing nonpeptidic inhibitors that show greater stability and oral bioavailability than peptide-based compounds.
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Last updated: 2025/09/03 14:55