Noninterest

adj, noun

adj, noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    That which is not an interest.

    "Furthermore, it appears that children are equally flexible with respect to their actions in play with objects identified as interests and equally inflexible with respect to their actions in play with objects identified as noninterests."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not of or pertaining to interest (additional amount repaid as a fraction of money or goods borrowed). not-comparable

    "Consumer deposits are now insured up to $250,000 per account, and the F.D.I.C. offers unlimited coverage on noninterest payroll accounts used by businesses."

Example

More examples

"Consumer deposits are now insured up to $250,000 per account, and the F.D.I.C. offers unlimited coverage on noninterest payroll accounts used by businesses."

Etymology

From non- + interest.

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