Unproductive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌʌn.pɹəˈdʌk.tɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Unproductive is an adjective meaning Not productive; useless; fruitless.
Meaning
Not productive; useless; fruitless.
More Meanings
- (linguistics, of affixes, mechanisms of word formation, etc) No longer used to produce new words (see examples).
Example Sentences
Juggling is an amusing pastime, but generally unproductive.
Synonyms for unproductive
Depending on context, synonyms include nonproductive, unyieldly, futile, ineffectual, ineffective, dry.
Antonyms for unproductive
Common opposites include productive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ineffectual, ineffective, fruitless, futile, nonproductive, dry.
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