Definition

The situation where something is not covered or included, often referring to insurance or services that do not provide protection or support.

Example

The noncoverage of certain medical procedures left many patients without options.

Conversation

Did you hear about the noncoverage issue in our health plan?

Yeah, that really surprised me; I thought everything was covered.

I know! It's so frustrating to find out about the noncoverage when we need it the most.

Exactly! We should definitely look into getting better coverage options.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Noncoverage → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "coverage" (from Old French *couvrage*, meaning the act of covering). The word "noncoverage" refers to the absence of coverage or protection.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') having 'coverage' — this helps you remember that noncoverage means there is no coverage.

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