sound-unresponsive
|sound-un-re-spon-sive|
C1
/saʊnd-ʌn-rɪˈspɒnsɪv/
(unresponsive)
lack of reaction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unresponsive' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the root 'responsive' from Latin 'respondere' meaning 'to answer'.
Historical Evolution
'unresponsive' evolved from the Latin 'respondere' through Old French 'respondre' and eventually became the modern English word 'responsive', with 'un-' added to denote the opposite.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'responsive' meant 'to answer or reply', but with the prefix 'un-', it evolved to mean 'not answering or reacting'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not reacting to sound stimuli.
The patient was sound-unresponsive during the examination.
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Last updated: 2025/02/24 00:06