Definition of nonconsumption
1
:failure or refusal to consume something :lack or avoidance of consumption
- nonconsumption of fossil fuels
2
:financial activity (such as saving or investing) that does not involve purchasing goods or services
- the portion of the budget spent on nonconsumption
- income used for nonconsumption purposes
3
:a use or purpose other than consumption
- water suitable only for nonconsumption
