nonparticipating

[non-pahr-tis-uh-pey-ting]

adjective

1. (of a person or thing) not participating.

   No penalties were given to nonparticipating students.

2. Insurance.,  having or imparting no right to dividends or to a distribution of surplus.

   a nonparticipating life insurance policy.

nonparticipating

/ ˌnɒnpɑːˈtɪsɪˌpeɪtɪŋ /

adjective

1. not participating

2. (of an assurance policy, share, etc) not carrying the right to share in a company's profit

Word History and Origins

Origin of nonparticipating¹

non- + participating ( def. )

Example Sentences

Viewers in the U.S. and other nonparticipating countries can vote online or using the Eurovision app; viewers in participating countries can also vote by phone or text message.

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While our research observed a reduction in the prevalence of obesity among schools participating in the Community Eligibility Provision relative to schools that did not, obesity increased over time in both groups, with a greater increase among nonparticipating schools.

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Nonparticipating states may face diplomatic or public pressure to join the registry, particularly if it’s seen as contributing to the safety and sustainability of lunar activities.

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This year for the first time, viewers in nonparticipating countries can also vote online, with the combined “rest of the world” votes being given the weight of one individual country.

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But in a change that’s indicative of Eurovision’s world-spanning ambition, this year nonparticipating countries can vote for the first time, via an official online hub.

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Related Words

• disinterested 
• evenhanded 
• fair-minded 
• inactive 
• indifferent 
• nonaligned 
• nonpartisan 
• unbiased 
• uncommitted 
• undecided 
• uninvolved