non-consumer

non--con·sum·er

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nohn ohb-stahn-te kuh n-soo-mer]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ kənˈsu mər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nohn ohb-stahn-te kuh n-soo-mer]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ kənˈsu mər/

Definitions of non-consumer word

noun non-consumer a person or thing that consumes. 1
noun non-consumer Economics. a person or organization that uses a commodity or service. 1
noun non-consumer Ecology. an organism, usually an animal, that feeds on plants or other animals. 1

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Origin of non-consumer

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425 for earlier sense “squanderer,” 1525-35 for current senses; Middle English; see consume, -er1

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Parts of speech for Non-consumer

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non-consumer popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.