non-responsive
|non-re-spon-sive|
B2
/nɒn-rɪˈspɒnsɪv/
(responsive)
quick reaction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-responsive' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'responsive' from Latin 'respondere,' meaning 'to answer or reply.'
Historical Evolution
'responsive' changed from the Latin word 'respondere' and eventually became the modern English word 'responsive.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'responsive' meant 'to answer or reply,' but over time, 'non-responsive' evolved to mean 'not reacting or responding.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not reacting or responding to stimuli or requests.
The patient was non-responsive to the treatment.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45