noninvasive

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌnɒnɪnˈveɪsɪv/

KK: /nɑnɪnˈveɪsɪv/

adjective

Definition

Describing a medical procedure or method that does not require cutting into the body or damaging healthy tissue.

Example

The doctor recommended a noninvasive procedure to monitor the patient's health.

Conversation

I heard that the new health screening is noninvasive, which is great news.

That sounds really convenient! I hate when tests require needles.

Exactly! Plus, I think it's important to have noninvasive options for everyone.

For sure, it makes medical procedures less stressful.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

gentle

harmless

superficial

Antonyms

invasive

penetrating

aggressive

Root Explanation

Noninvasive → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "invasive" (from Latin "invasivus", meaning to invade). The word "noninvasive" describes a procedure or method that does not invade or penetrate the body.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') invading ('invasive') — that's why noninvasive means something that does not invade.

Visually Confused Words

nonevasive