nonlife
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /nɒnˈlaɪf/
KK: /nɑnˈlaɪf/
adjective
Definition
Referring to types of insurance that do not involve life coverage, such as property or casualty insurance.
Example
The company specializes in nonlife insurance products, including auto and home insurance.
Conversation
Have you ever thought about getting nonlife insurance?
I haven't really looked into it; I mainly focus on life insurance.
Yeah, I get that, but nonlife insurance can cover things like property and cars.
True, I should probably research it more to understand my options.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
casualty
property
liability
Antonyms
life
vital
essential
noun
Definition
A state or condition of existence that lacks vitality or meaningful activity, often referring to things that are not alive.
Example
The concept of nonlife includes all inanimate objects and substances.
Conversation
Have you ever thought about how much of our world is just nonlife?
Yeah, it’s interesting to consider all the things around us that aren’t alive.
Sometimes I feel like we overlook the beauty in nonlife as well.
Root Explanation
Nonlife → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "life" (from Old English "līf", meaning existence or living). The word "nonlife" refers to the state of not being alive or lacking life.
Memory Tip
Think of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'life' meaning 'existence' — so nonlife describes something that is not alive.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.