nonresidential

CEFRB2

/nˌɑˌnrɛzəˈdɛnʃəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Not used for people to live in.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Not residing (in a particular place or with a particular person or group).

Examples

  • Nonresidential construction projects are on the rise.

  • The nonresidential area had many offices and shops.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Not used as a residence, generally referring to a building or property used for business or other commercial purposes.

More examples

In context

  • The zone is designated for nonresidential buildings only.

  • his nonresidential children

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The city's strict zoning laws forbid blank buildings in this residential area.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

adjective

From non- + residential.