— nonproductively , adv. — nonproductiveness, nonproductivity /non'proh duk tiv"i tee, -prod euhk-/ , n.
/non'preuh duk"tiv/ , adj.
1. not productive; unproductive.
2. not worthwhile or beneficial; not leading to practical or beneficial results.
3. not producing goods directly, as employees in charge of personnel or inspectors.
[ 1920-25; NON- + PRODUCTIVE ]