Nonintrusive: meaning, definitions and examples
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nonintrusive
[ nɒn.ɪnˈtruː.sɪv ]
behavior; design
Nonintrusive refers to something that does not disturb or interfere with a person or situation. In design, it implies that an element blends seamlessly into its surroundings without drawing attention. Nonintrusive methods or technologies are often preferred because they respect user privacy and comfort. This term is frequently used in contexts relating to technology, architecture, and psychology.
Synonyms
discreet, low-key, subtle, unobtrusive
Examples of usage
- The software update was nonintrusive, allowing users to work without interruptions.
- The nonintrusive design of the building complemented the historic neighborhood.
- His nonintrusive approach made the interview feel comfortable and relaxed.
Translations
Translations of the word "nonintrusive" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não intrusivo
🇮🇳 गैर-आक्रामक
🇩🇪 nicht aufdringlich
🇮🇩 tidak mengganggu
🇺🇦 неінтрузивний
🇵🇱 nieinwazyjny
🇯🇵 非侵襲的な (ひしんしゅうてきな)
🇫🇷 non intrusif
🇪🇸 no intrusivo
🇹🇷 girişken olmayan
🇰🇷 비침습적인 (bichimsipjeogin)
🇸🇦 غير تدخلي (ghayr tadakhuli)
🇨🇿 neinvazivní
🇸🇰 neinvazívny
🇨🇳 非侵入性 (fēi qīnrù xìng)
🇸🇮 neinvaziven
🇮🇸 ekki innrásar
🇰🇿 интрузивті емес
🇬🇪 არაინტრუზიული (araintruzuli)
🇦🇿 təcavüzkar olmayan
🇲🇽 no intrusivo
Etymology
The term 'nonintrusive' is derived from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'intrusive' which comes from the Latin root 'intrudere', meaning 'to thrust in'. The term encapsulates the idea of something that does not thrust itself into the foreground, hence it is characterized by its subtle presence. The word 'intrusive' has come to describe anything that disrupts or disturbs, making 'nonintrusive' a counter-concept focused on harmony and respect for boundaries. The usage of 'nonintrusive' began to gain prominence in fields such as psychology, technology, and design, particularly as concerns for privacy and user experience became more significant in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.