1. 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.