Definition

AdjectiveNot used or designed for people to live in; relating to or being a property, area, or building used for commercial, industrial, or institutional purposes rather than as a dwelling.

Usage

The adjective "nonresidential" is used to describe buildings, zones, or areas whose primary function is not for living accommodations. It is often used in formal or official contexts such as urban planning, zoning laws, real estate, and institutional descriptions.

Examples

• The city's zoning laws strictly separate nonresidential commercial districts from residential neighborhoods.
• The university provides a list of nonresidential options for students who prefer to live off-campus.
• The fire inspection focused on the nonresidential structures like the warehouse and office building.

Advanced Usage

• Institutional Context: Often used to describe the nature of educational or care facilities.
  • The treatment center is a nonresidential program, so patients return home each evening.
• Economic/Urban Context: Used to categorize land use and property types.
  • The tax rate for nonresidential properties is higher than for residential ones.

Variants and Related Words

• Residential (adj.): The direct antonym, meaning used or designed for living in.
  • The quiet residential street was lined with family homes.
• Commercial (adj.): Often overlaps with "nonresidential," specifically referring to business and retail use.
• Industrial (adj.): A type of nonresidential use focused on manufacturing and production.

Synonyms

• Commercial
• Business
• Industrial
• Institutional

Antonyms

• Residential
• Domestic
• Dwellings

Adjective

1. not residential
   • the commercial or nonresidential areas of a town
   • community colleges are typically nonresidential