Definition

A situation where conservation laws are not followed or where resources are not preserved properly.

Example

The nonconservation of energy in the system led to unexpected results.

Conversation

Did you hear about the recent issues with the river?

Yeah, it seems like there’s a lot of nonconservation happening in that area.

It's frustrating how people ignore the rules.

I know, right? We really need to do better at preserving our resources.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonconservation → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "conservation" (from Latin "conservare", meaning to preserve or maintain). The word "nonconservation" refers to the absence of preservation or maintenance.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') preserving or maintaining something ('conservare') — that's what nonconservation means.

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