non-volatile
|non-vol-a-tile|
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/nɒnˈvɒləˌtaɪl/
stable and unchanging
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-volatile' originates from the Latin word 'volatilis,' where 'volare' meant 'to fly.' The prefix 'non-' indicates the negation of volatility.
Historical Evolution
'Volatilis' transformed into the English word 'volatile,' and with the addition of the prefix 'non-,' it became 'non-volatile.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'volatile' meant 'able to fly or evaporate,' but 'non-volatile' evolved to mean 'not prone to evaporation or change.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not easily evaporated at normal temperatures; stable and not prone to change or degradation.
The non-volatile memory retains data even when the power is turned off.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45