noun
- plural of nonconsumption; instances or states of not consuming or using something
Usage: formal; typically used in economic, environmental, or policy contexts
Examples
- The study examined patterns of nonconsumptions among households that reduced their energy usage.
- Nonconsumptions of single-use plastics have increased as environmental awareness grows.
- Government policies aimed to encourage nonconsumptions of harmful substances.
- The economist analyzed nonconsumptions of luxury goods during the recession.
- Cultural nonconsumptions of certain foods reflect religious and ethical beliefs.