nonproductive


non·pro·duc·tive

adj \-prə-ˈdək-tiv\

Definition of NONPRODUCTIVE

: not productive: as a : failing to produce or yield : unproductive <a nonproductive oil well> b : not directly concerned with production <the nonproductive labor of clerks and inspectors> c of a cough : dry 3a
non·pro·duc·tive·ness noun

First Known Use of NONPRODUCTIVE

1868

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