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noncommunicating

8.3

Not allowing fluid to move between two body parts

adjective
/ˌnɒn.kəˈmjun.ɪ.keɪ.tɪŋ/

Specialized

: no comunicante

A noncommunicating cyst does not connect with other body cavities.

Examples

The doctor explained that the patient had a noncommunicating hydrocephalus, meaning the fluid could not flow between brain chambers.
The noncommunicating parts of the machine caused delays.
In some cases, a noncommunicating compartment in the body can cause pressure to build up.
In a noncommunicating environment, ideas struggle to thrive.
A noncommunicating cyst does not connect with other body cavities.
The doctor explained that the patient had a noncommunicating hydrocephalus, meaning the fluid could not flow between brain chambers.
In some cases, a noncommunicating compartment in the body can cause pressure to build up.

Synonyms

noncommunicative

vsnoncommunicating

1 8.1

Not willing or able to give information

refers to a physical lack of connection that prevents passage or linkage between areas

Antonyms

communicating

1 2.4

Sharing information, thoughts, or feelings with others

How Connected

interconnected

2 4.1

connected

2.5

noncommunicating

Specialized

8.3

isolated

56 3.8

sealed

2.5

Surface Forms

noncommunicating positive

Morphology

noncommunicating = communicating (transparent) = non + communicate + ing

The negative prefix 'non-' directly negates the adjectival participle 'communicating', yielding 'not allowing communication or connection', which is directly inferable.

Etymology

Noncommunicating breaks down into non- 'not' and communicate 'to share' or 'make common', the same root as community. So a noncommunicating cyst or fluid space is like two rooms with no door: nothing can pass or be 'shared' between them.