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non-consumable

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/nɒn.kənˈsjuː.mə.bəl/ · non-con-su-ma-ble

Describing something that cannot be consumed or used up.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Describing something that cannot be consumed or used up.

ایسی چیز جو کھائی، پیئی یا استعمال نہیں کی جا سکتی۔

غیر قابل استعمال

ghair qaabil istemal

Synonyms

inexhaustibledurableenduringنابود نہ ہونے والاپائیدارایستادہ

Antonyms

consumabledepletableexpendableقابل استعمالضیاعیخرچ ہونے والا

Common Collocations

  • non-consumable resources
  • non-consumable goods
  • non-consumable items

Example Sentences

The company specializes in selling non-consumable products to reduce waste.

کمپنی فضلے کو کم کرنے کے لیے غیر قابل استعمال مصنوعات فروخت کرنے میں مہارت رکھتی ہے۔

Company fazlay ko kam karne ke liye ghair qaabil istemal masnuat farokht karne mein maharat rakhti hai.

Non-consumable assets are crucial for maintaining a company's value over time.

غیر قابل استعمال اثاثے کمپنی کی قیمت کو وقت کے ساتھ برقرار رکھنے کے لیے اہم ہیں۔

Ghair qaabil istemal aasase company ki qeemat ko waqt ke sath barqarar rakhne ke liye ahem hain.

Investing in non-consumable materials can lead to sustainable business practices.

غیر قابل استعمال مواد میں سرمایہ کاری پائیدار کاروباری طریقوں کی طرف لے جا سکتی ہے۔

Ghair qaabil istemal mawaad mein sarmaya kari paidar karobari tareeqon ki taraf le ja sakti hai.

Easily Confused With

consumable:Consumable refers to items that can be used up, while non-consumable refers to items that cannot be consumed.

Word Family

consumable
adjectiveقابل استعمال

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'non' as a negation prefix when remembering 'non-consumable'.

Imagine a reusable water bottle that can be used indefinitely.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ایک پتھر دو پرندے

Aik patthar do parinday

One stone, two birds.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "non-consumable" — not able to be consumed or used up

First known use: 20th century

The term is a combination of 'non-' indicating negation and 'consumable', which refers to items that can be used up or consumed. It has gained relevance in economic and environmental discussions.