noneconomic

adjective

non·​eco·​nom·​ic ˌnän-ˌe-kə-ˈnä-mik 

-ˌē-kə-

: not economic

especially : having no economic importance or implication

Examples of noneconomic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The six categories that allow a lawsuit Under the limitation option, a person can sue for noneconomic damages, which include pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life, only if the injury falls into one of six categories. — Reputio, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026

To make matters worse, transformation approaches also face two additional noneconomic barriers to adoption. — Steve Strauss, The Conversation, 22 July 2026

During closing arguments, Lynn Johnson, an attorney for Christine and Christopher Nolte, suggested the jury award $10 million for noneconomic damages and $5 million for economic damages. — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026

Court papers said $15 million was awarded in noneconomic damages. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for noneconomic

• deuteronomic
• interatomic
• physiognomic
• polyatomic
• uneconomic
• adamic
• anomic
• atomic
• islamic
• meramec
• tokamak
• anatomic

Kids Definition

noneconomic

adjective

non·​ec·​o·​nom·​ic

ˌnän-ˌek-ə-ˈnäm-ik, 

-ˌē-kə-

: not economic

especially : having no economic importance or involvement