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nonadoption

nonadoption

7.6
The state of not accepting a new idea or rule
  • noun
  • /ˌnɒnəˈdɒpʃən/
translation icon : no adopción
  • Therefore, how do physicians justify their performance decisions (i.e., adoption or nonadoption of CPGs into their clinical practices) in terms of Weiner's (1979) internal-external, stable-unstable factors?

Examples

  • The nonadoption of the climate change initiative by several countries is concerning for global efforts.

  • The nonadoption of the new tax policy has sparked widespread debate among economists.

  • Many companies face challenges due to the nonadoption of innovative technologies in their operations.

Synonyms

rejection
vsnonadoption
180 3.0

Not being accepted by people or a group

is limited to decisions not to use or carry out policies and ideas
disallowance
vsnonadoption
  • Formal
1 7.2

An official decision not to accept a claim, for example a tax expense

is about a voluntary decision not to put a policy or idea into practice
unacceptance
vsnonadoption
7.5

A feeling of not being welcomed or not agreeing

is the active decision or act rather than only the passive condition
nonacceptance
vsnonadoption
6.5

Refusal to accept an offer, invitation, or idea

is about decisions not to choose or implement policies and ideas generally
nonratification
vsnonadoption
  • Formal
8.6

The failure to officially approve an agreement or treaty

is broader, covering any policy or idea not chosen or put into use

Antonyms

152 3.5

Starting to use a new idea or way of doing things

How Adopted

implementation
149 3.8
rejection
180 3.0
nonadoption
7.6

Surface Forms

nonadoption singular
nonadoptions plural

Morphology

nonadoption = adoption (transparent) = non + adopt + ion

The negative prefix 'non-' straightforwardly negates 'adoption' (acceptance/implementation), a composition readily interpreted by learners.

Etymology

Nonadoption is made of non- meaning 'not' and adoption meaning 'to take up or accept'. So, nonadoption is the state of 'not accepting' or 'not putting into use' a plan, policy, or idea.