unresponsiveness
|un-re-spon-sive-ness|
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/ˌʌnrɪˈspɑːnsɪvnəs/
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/ˌʌnrɪˈspɒnsɪvnəs/
(unresponsive)
lack of reaction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unresponsive' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'responsive' from Latin 'respondere', meaning 'to answer'.
Historical Evolution
'unresponsive' changed from the Middle English word 'responden' and eventually became the modern English word 'responsive', with 'un-' added to denote the opposite.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not answering or replying', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not reacting to stimuli'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of not reacting or responding to stimuli or requests.
The patient's unresponsiveness was concerning to the doctors.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35