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nonmoney

nonmoney

7.9
A thing that is not money given instead of cash
  • noun
translation icon : bien no monetario
  • Many employees appreciate nonmoney rewards more than cash.

Examples

  • What are some examples of nonmoney incentives?

  • Farmers often exchange crops or services as nonmoney compensation in rural communities.

  • The company accepted nonmoney items as part of the trade-in program.

  • Some employees receive nonmoney benefits like extra vacation days or health insurance.

  • She received a beautiful painting as a nonmoney gift for her birthday.

  • The company offered additional nonmoney benefits, such as extra vacation days and flexible working hours.

  • Volunteering at the shelter is a valuable nonmoney contribution to the community.

Synonyms

gift
vsnonmoney
∞ 1.0

Something given to someone without payment, often for a special occasion

is provided instead of cash as a benefit or asset

Antonyms

money
∞ 1.0

Coins, bills, or bank savings people use to buy things and pay for services

How Monetary

cash
∞ 1.0
nonmoney
7.9

Surface Forms

nonmoney singular
nonmoneys plural

Morphology

nonmoney = money (transparent) = non + money

The noun sense 'a thing that is not money' is a straightforward nominal use of 'non-' + 'money', so the composition is directly inferable.

Etymology

Nonmoney comes from non- 'not' + money 'cash' and names an item or benefit given instead of cash. So a nonmoney might be a gift, a service, or extra time off that you get 'not' as money but as something useful.