What is the antonym of โgrowableโ?
The antonyms of growable are non-growing and non-productive. The antonyms non-growing and non-productive convey a lack of growth or development. It implies that something is not capable of growing or producing.
Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)
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Not capable of growing or developing.
Example
The desert has a non-growing environment due to the lack of water.
Not capable of producing or yielding results.
Example
The company's new strategy was non-productive and did not increase profits.
How are these antonyms different from each other?
- 1Non-growing refers to something that is not capable of growing or developing, while non-productive refers to something that is not capable of producing or yielding results.
- 2Non-growing is often used to describe environments or conditions, while non-productive is often used to describe actions or strategies.
Good things to know
- 1Agriculture: Use non-growing to describe plants that are not capable of growing in certain environments.
- 2Business: Use non-productive to describe actions or strategies that do not yield results.
- 3Science: Use non-growing to describe environments that are not conducive to growth or development.