nonconsumptive
- a word derived from consumptive.
Example Sentences
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Many more residents enjoy wildlife viewing, hiking and other nonconsumptive opportunities that rely on protecting wildlife and promoting healthy ecosystems.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 28, 2022
He is a "nonconsumptive" user of the forest, a man with exceptional powers of observation, reflection and appreciation.
From Time Magazine Archive
