unresponsively
|un/re/spon/sive/ly|
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/ˌʌnrɪˈspɑːnsɪvli/
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/ˌʌnrɪˈspɒnsɪvli/
(unresponsive)
lack of reaction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unresponsive' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'responsive' from Latin 'respondere', meaning 'to answer'.
Historical Evolution
'unresponsive' evolved from the Latin 'respondere' through Old French 'respondre', eventually becoming the modern English word 'responsive' with the prefix 'un-' added to denote negation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not answering or replying', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that shows a lack of response or reaction.
He stared unresponsively at the screen, lost in thought.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 20:27