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What is another word for Non-Renewable? – 103 Non-Renewable Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    finite exhaustible limited unreplenishable depleted dwindling scarce insufficient inadequate unsustainable irreparable unrecoverable non-replenishable non-sustainable exhaustible unrenewable dwindling scarce rare depleted lacking wanting deficient incomplete imperfect partial unregenerative non-regenerative

    Meaning of Non-Renewable

    The primary meaning of "Non-Renewable" refers to a resource that cannot be replenished or restored naturally in a short period of time.

    Definitions

    • A non-renewable resource is a natural resource that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as fossil fuels.
    • * It can also refer to something that is not capable of being renewed or restored, such as a non-renewable energy source.

    Etymology of Non-Renewable

    The word "Non-Renewable" is derived from the prefix "non-", meaning "not" or "opposite of", and the word "renewable", which is derived from the Latin word "renovare", meaning "to renew".
    The term has been used since the mid-20th century to describe resources that are finite and cannot be replenished naturally.

    Example Uses

    • The world's non-renewable energy sources, such as coal and oil, are being depleted at an alarming rate.
    • * The company is investing in renewable energy sources to reduce its reliance on non-renewable resources.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    renewable sustainable replenishable regenerative restorable recoverable inexhaustible limitless abundant ample sufficient adequate replenishable self-sustaining perpetual enduring continuous ongoing recurrent periodic

    Related Nouns

    resource energy fuel source supply reserve stock store deposit accumulation reserve stockpile hoard cache reservoir depository repository fund provision

    Related Verbs

    deplete exhaust consume use utilize exploit drain dissipate waste squander conserve preserve protect replenish restore regenerate renew

    Related Adjectives

    finite limited scarce rare depleted dwindling insufficient inadequate unsustainable irreparable unrecoverable exhaustible non-replenishable non-sustainable regenerative renewable sustainable replenishable restorable