nonrenewal

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /nɒnˈriːnjuːəl/

KK: /nɑnˈriːnuːəl/

noun

Definition

The act of not renewing something, such as a contract or agreement.

Example

The nonrenewal of the lease left the tenants searching for a new place to live.

Conversation

Did you hear about the nonrenewal of that popular TV show?

Yeah, it's such a bummer! I loved that series.

I know, right? It's frustrating when they decide to go for a nonrenewal instead of giving it another season.

Totally! It makes you wonder what the network is thinking.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

expiration

termination

cessation

Antonyms

renewal

continuation

extension

Root Explanation

Nonrenewal → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "renewal" (from Latin "renovare", meaning to make new again). The word "nonrenewal" means the state of not making something new again or not renewing something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') renewing something ('renewal') — that's why nonrenewal means it hasn't been made new again.

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