non-monetary

/ˌnɒnˈmʌn.ɪ.tər.i/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌnɑːnˈmɑːn.ɪ.ter.i/ (ame, ipa)

non-monetary — adjective

1. describing something that has value or works without using cash, payments, or a

1.形容詞C1
釋義

describing something that has value or works without using cash, payments, or a price — for example a reward, benefit, or contribution given in another form.

例句

The company offered Dahlia non-monetary rewards such as extra holidays and flexible hours.

non-monetary + noun (attributive use before 'rewards')

Volunteers receive non-monetary benefits like free training and new friendships.

collocation: non-monetary benefits

同義詞
  • non-financial

    very close in meaning; preferred when contrasting with formal financial accounts or figures

  • in-kind

    specifically describes value given as goods or services instead of cash

反義詞
  • monetary

    relating to or measured in money

  • financial

    relating to money and how it is managed

文法句型

non-monetary + noun

用法筆記

Almost always used before a noun (non-monetary reward, benefit, value, asset). Common in business, economics, and HR contexts to contrast a thing's worth or form with money.

常見錯誤

❌The benefits were non-monetary in the company.
✅The company offered non-monetary benefits.
💡the word normally sits directly before the noun it describes, not after 'be'.