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nonreturn

nonreturn

5.4
An item that cannot be returned, exchanged, or refunded
  • noun
: no retornable
  • Please note that this product is a nonreturn and cannot be refunded or exchanged.

Examples

  • Many electronics have a nonreturn policy.

  • If you buy a nonreturn item, make sure you are certain about your choice.

  • The store clearly marked the clearance items as nonreturn to avoid confusion.

  • This dress is a nonreturn item.

  • Please note that this product is a nonreturn and cannot be refunded or exchanged.

  • The store clearly marked the clearance items as nonreturn to avoid confusion.

  • If you buy a nonreturn item, make sure you are certain about your choice.

Antonyms

returnable
4 2.3

An item you can take back to a shop to get money or to use again

How Returnable

returnable
4 2.3
nonreturn
5.4

Surface Forms

nonreturn singular
nonreturns plural

Morphology

nonreturn = return (transparent) = non + return

The prefix 'non-' clearly indicates negation, making the meaning 'not returnable'.

Etymology

Nonreturn comes from the parts non- 'not' and return 'to come back', so think of a shop tag that says 'no return'—a nonreturn item cannot be sent back, refunded, or exchanged after you buy it.