nongrowth

English

Etymology

From non- +‎ growth.

Adjective

nongrowth (not comparable)

1. (chiefly economics) Not of or pertaining to growth.

Noun

nongrowth (uncountable)

1. Absence of growth.
   • 1974, Earl Finkler, David Lee Peterson, Nongrowth Planning Strategies:

     We do not anticipate complete and instant nongrowth of population, economy, and institutions, but we are open-ended on the degree to which growth can and should be slowed down or stopped.