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noncontributing

noncontributing

8.1
Not adding to the history or special design value of a property in a historic area
  • adjective
  • /ˌnɒn.kənˈtrɪb.ju.tɪŋ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : no contribuyente
  • The new apartment building is classified as noncontributing within the historic district.

Examples

  • A noncontributing property does not affect the overall historical value of the neighborhood.

  • Many noncontributing structures were built after the area received its heritage designation.

  • This building is noncontributing.

  • The old house is noncontributing.

  • The town decided to preserve its character by removing noncontributing buildings that detracted from the historic landscape.

  • Architects often evaluate whether a new design is noncontributing to the cultural heritage of the area.

  • The committee identified several noncontributing structures that did not align with the district's architectural guidelines.

Synonyms

nonhistoric
vsnoncontributing
5.5

Not connected with real past events

is focused on not increasing a site's cultural or architectural value
noncontributory
vsnoncontributing
  • Specialized
7.9

Not needing payments from employees or not helping to cause something

is specific to a site's heritage value and not about payments or general causes

Antonyms

contributing
3.6

Helping to cause something by adding to it

How Contributing

significant
∞ 2.5
noncontributing
  • Specialized
8.1
irrelevant
355 3.6

Surface Forms

noncontributing positive

Morphology

noncontributing = contributing (transparent) = non + contribute + ing

Formed by productive prefix 'non-' attached to the participial adjective 'contributing'; the negative meaning is straightforward.

Etymology

Noncontributing is made of non- 'not' and contribute 'to give'. A helpful image is a building that does not 'give' historic value to its area, so it does not add to the district's significance.