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non-conservative

non--con·serv·a·tive
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nohn ohb-stahn-te kuh n-sur-vuh-tiv]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ kənˈsɜr və tɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nohn ohb-stahn-te kuh n-sur-vuh-tiv]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ kənˈsɜr və tɪv/

Definitions of non-conservative word

  • adjective non-conservative disposed to preserve existing conditions, institutions, etc., or to restore traditional ones, and to limit change. 1
  • adjective non-conservative cautiously moderate or purposefully low: a conservative estimate. 1
  • adjective non-conservative traditional in style or manner; avoiding novelty or showiness: conservative suit. 1
  • adjective non-conservative (often initial capital letter) of or relating to the Conservative party. 1
  • adjective non-conservative (initial capital letter) of, relating to, or characteristic of Conservative Jews or Conservative Judaism. 1
  • adjective non-conservative having the power or tendency to conserve or preserve. 1
See all 11 definitions of non-conservative

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Origin of non-conservative

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; < Late Latin conservātīvus, equivalent to Latin conservāt(us) (see conservation) + -īvus -ive; replacing Middle English conservatif < Middle French < Latin, as above

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Parts of speech for Non-conservative

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Full grammatical hierarchy of Non-conservative

non-conservative popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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