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nonfinding

nonfinding

8.4
A report that finds no result or evidence
  • noun
  • /nɒnˈfaɪndɪŋ/
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  • Among Zelinsky’s influential results was a nonfinding: the Rocky Mountains might not have an identifiable cultural vernacular.

Examples

  • The research report concluded with several nonfindings that left the scientists puzzled.

  • One possible explanation for this surprising nonfinding is that, for the present soccer fans, the subjective consequences of a particular win or loss were of greater importance than the absolute margins of goals.

    Academic text (2002)

  • Another possible explanation for this pattern of nonfindings is that employees have placed much more value on technical information acquired at work and are less concerned about costs because today's work environment offers much less job security.

    Academic text (2003)

  • The team's investigation resulted in a number of nonfindings regarding the supposed effects of the drug.

  • His analysis of the data revealed nonfindings that raised more questions than answers.

Synonyms

inconclusiveness
vsnonfinding
7.7

Not giving a clear result or decision

is a report that finds no evidence or significant outcome
nonsignificance
vsnonfinding
  • Specialized
8.4

Lack of a clear difference in data beyond chance in a study

refers to a report finding no evidence or meaningful outcome
nonobservation
vsnonfinding
8.7

The failure to notice or record something in research

describes an outcome of finding nothing rather than missed detection

Antonyms

finding
330 3.4

A fact or result found by research

How Evident

conclusive
65 4.8
finding
330 3.4
nondiagnostic
  • Specialized
1 7.5
nonfinding
8.4

Surface Forms

nonfinding singular
nonfindings plural

Morphology

nonfinding = finding (transparent) = non + find + ing

The compound is formed by productive negation 'non-' applied to the noun 'finding', meaning 'an instance of no finding'.

Etymology

Nonfinding comes from the part non- ('not') and finding from find ('to discover'), and as a noun it names a result or report that 'finds nothing' or gives 'no evidence'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of non- in nonstop, which also means 'not'.