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nonpower

nonpower

7.9
A device that does not use electricity or machines
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : componente sin energía
  • A nonpower device can often operate using only natural forces like gravity or airflow.

Examples

  • Many modern designs incorporate nonpower features to reduce electricity consumption.

  • The building uses a nonpower ventilation system for energy efficiency.

  • This device is a nonpower component.

  • The nonpower tools are easy to use.

  • A solar-powered calculator is a great example of a nonpower device, as it does not require batteries or electrical outlets.

  • The engineer explained how most toys are nonpower, functioning without any electrical components.

  • In many modern buildings, nonpower systems like skylights reduce the need for artificial lighting.

Antonyms

power
  • Specialized
∞ 1.5

Energy that makes machines and lights work

How Powered

motorized
  • US
1 3.8
powered
3.5
nonpower
  • Specialized
7.9
hand tool
5 1.8

Surface Forms

nonpower singular
nonpowers plural

Morphology

nonpower = power (transparent) = non + power

Produced by negating 'power' to indicate a device or component that does not generate or use power; meaning is compositionally clear.

Etymology

Nonpower as a noun comes from non- ('not') and power ('energy' or 'force'), and means a device or system that does not make or use power. Think of a hand tool or a ventilation unit that works with wind or gravity instead of motors to remember this use of the word.