adjective
- not relating to or having the characteristics of literature; not literary in nature
Examples
- The professor assigned both literary and nonliterary texts for the course.
- Business reports are typically nonliterary documents focused on facts and data.
- She preferred nonliterary magazines about science and technology.
- The library’s nonliterary collection includes cookbooks and repair manuals.
- His writing style was practical and nonliterary, perfect for technical documentation.
- The committee reviewed both literary works and nonliterary publications for the award.