noneconomic
- adjective
- /nɒnˈiːkəˌnɒmɪk/
- Some historians argue that noneconomic factors, like cultural identity, played a crucial role in shaping the community's development.
- noneconomic damages
- noneconomic factors
- noneconomic activity
Examples
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Yet the noneconomic problems are at least as important, and probably more so.
Academic text (1996) -
The far-reaching bill would impose a cap of $250,000 on noneconomic damage awards in most medical malpractice cases.
Academic text (1995) -
Americans realize that many noneconomic factors contribute to the nation's problems as well.
Academic text (1992) -
The Indian state's greatest achievements lie in the noneconomic sphere.
Academic text (2006) -
The SED has enabled progress on significant noneconomic issues and more progress on economic issues than would have otherwise occurred.
Academic text (2008) -
What is the noneconomic effect of a malpractice action against the organization on staff morale and self-respect?
Academic text (1997) -
Our actions, both economic and noneconomic, have a reflexive dimension and a self-reinforcing dynamic.
Academic text (2008) -
The true cost-effectiveness of any medical technology cannot be accurately determined without considering the impact of noneconomic factors.
Academic text (2004) -
Many people believe that education has significant noneconomic benefits, such as fostering critical thinking and social skills.
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The project's success was due to its noneconomic goals, which focused on community well-being rather than profit.
Synonyms
Not making money for a person or business
Not intended to make money
Not making enough money to be worth doing
Something that wastes a lot of money, time, or energy
Not about money or payments
Not making money or giving any useful result
Not likely to sell well or make money
Not involving money, for example gifts or services
Not involving money
Not connected to business activities, often private or social
Not related to buying or selling, for example education and healthcare
Not producing money or profit for its owner
Not bringing money to a business or service
Work that does not pay or make a profit
Not about money, taxes, or other financial matters
Antonyms
How Economic
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Noneconomic is built from the part non- meaning 'not' and economic, the same root as economy, meaning 'about money or trade'. So noneconomic describes things that are not about money or profit, like cultural, personal, or social reasons.