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nonutility

nonutility

8.2
Not from public service companies like electricity or water suppliers
  • adjective
  • /ˌnɒn.juːˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/
translation icon : no utilitario
  • The government encouraged investment in nonutility solar power projects.

Examples

  • Private companies are developing nonutility energy solutions for remote areas.

  • She works for a startup focused on nonutility water purification systems.

  • The nonutility expenses increased significantly this year.

  • Many people are unaware of nonutility costs associated with their homes.

  • Investors are interested in nonutility renewable energy projects such as geothermal power.

  • Residents in rural areas often rely on nonutility water sources like rainwater harvesting.

  • The city is exploring nonutility waste management solutions to reduce landfill use.

Synonyms

off-grid
vsnonutility
6 6.3

Not using public electricity, water, or phone networks

is a broader label for things not provided by public service companies
unserved
vsnonutility
  • Specialized
4.7

Not provided with a public service like transport or electricity

describes things not related to or supplied by public service companies

Surface Forms

nonutility positive

Morphology

nonutility = utility (transparent) = non + utility

The prefix 'non-' straightforwardly negates 'utility' in the sense of public utility services, so the meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

Nonutility comes from the parts non- meaning 'not' and utility meaning 'public service' or 'useful service', like an electricity or water company. So nonutility describes something that is not provided by a public utility company.