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nonproductive

 
Dictionary: non·pro·duc·tive   (nŏn'prə-dŭk'tĭv) pronunciation
adj.
  1. Not yielding or producing: nonproductive land.
  2. Not engaged in the direct production of goods: nonproductive personnel.
n.
A person who produces no useful work.

nonproductively non'pro·duc'tive·ly adv.

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Not contributing to the production of the goods sought or the realization of the effects expected. Something that is nonproductive results in wasted effort and money.

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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: not directly productive


 
 

 

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