non-descriptive

non--de·scrip·tive

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Definitions of non-descriptive word

adjective non-descriptive having the quality of describing; characterized by description: a descriptive passage in an essay. 1
adjective non-descriptive Grammar. (of an adjective or other modifier) expressing a quality of the word it modifies, as fresh in fresh milk. Compare limiting (def 2). (of a clause) nonrestrictive. Compare restrictive (def 4). 1
adjective non-descriptive noting, concerned with, or based upon the fact or experience. 1
adjective non-descriptive characterized by or based upon the classification and description of material in a given field: descriptive botany. 1

before 1745

One of the 47% newest English words

1745-55; < Late Latin dēscrīptīvus, equivalent to Latin dēscrīpt(us) (see description) + -īvus -ive

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% 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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