non-invasive
|non-in-va-sive|
B2
/nɒn ɪnˈveɪsɪv/
not penetrating
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-invasive' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'invasive' from Latin 'invasivus', where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'vadere' meant 'to go'.
Historical Evolution
'invasivus' transformed into the English word 'invasive', and with the addition of 'non-', it became 'non-invasive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'invasive' meant 'tending to spread aggressively', but 'non-invasive' evolved to mean 'not involving penetration'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not involving the introduction of instruments into the body.
The non-invasive procedure was preferred by the patient.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35