unproductiveness
|un-pro-duc-tive-ness|
C1
/ˌʌnprəˈdʌktɪvnəs/
(unproductive)
ineffective
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unproductiveness' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'productive', which comes from Latin 'productivus', meaning 'fit for production'.
Historical Evolution
'unproductive' changed from the Latin word 'productivus' and eventually became the modern English word 'unproductive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not fit for production', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lack of productivity'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being unproductive; lack of productivity.
The unproductiveness of the land was a major concern for the farmers.
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Last updated: 2025/02/07 10:51