non-adhesiveness
|non-ad-he-sive-ness|
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/nɑn-ədˈhiːsɪvnəs/
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/nɒn-ədˈhiːsɪvnəs/
not sticking
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-adhesiveness' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'adhesiveness' which comes from Latin 'adhaerere', meaning 'to stick to'.
Historical Evolution
'adhesiveness' changed from the Latin word 'adhaesivus' and eventually became the modern English word 'adhesiveness'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the quality of sticking to something', but 'non-' negates this meaning to indicate the opposite.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of not sticking or adhering to a surface.
The non-adhesiveness of the material makes it ideal for non-stick cookware.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42