non-antibacterial
|non-an-ti-bac-te-ri-al|
B2
/nɒn-ˌæntɪbækˈtɪəriəl/
lacking antibacterial properties
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-antibacterial' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'antibacterial' which is derived from 'anti-' meaning 'against' and 'bacterial' referring to bacteria.
Historical Evolution
'non-antibacterial' was formed by adding the prefix 'non-' to 'antibacterial' to indicate the absence of antibacterial properties.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not antibacterial,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having antibacterial properties or effects.
This soap is non-antibacterial, making it gentle on the skin.
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Last updated: 2025/03/01 19:45