adj, noun ·5 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A resource that is not renewable.

Adjective

1. 1
   Not able to be renewed; incapable of renewal. not-comparable
2. 2
   unsustainable; not able to be regrown or renewed; not having an ongoing or continuous source of supply not-comparable

   "Coal is nonrenewable."

Adjective

1. 1
   that can not be renewed wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

finiteunrenewableunrenewable

Antonyms

All antonyms

renewablerenewable energy

Etymology

From non- + renewable.

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