Nonadherent

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Pronunciation: /nɑːnədˈhɪrənt/

Definitions of nonadherent

noun a person who does not adhere to a particular belief or practice

Example Sentences

A1 The nonadherent to the medication schedule was causing concern for the doctor.

A2 The nonadherent failed to follow the recommended diet plan.

B1 The nonadherent's lack of compliance with the treatment plan led to further health complications.

B2 The nonadherent patient was given additional support to help them adhere to their medication regimen.

C1 The nonadherent's refusal to take prescribed medication was a significant barrier to their recovery.

C2 The nonadherent's inconsistent adherence to the treatment protocol resulted in a worsening of their condition.

adjective not sticking or adhering to something

Example Sentences

A1 She is a nonadherent student who never follows the teacher's instructions.

A2 The nonadherent behavior of the employees led to a decrease in productivity.

B1 The nonadherent patients often forget to take their medication as prescribed.

B2 The nonadherent approach to safety regulations resulted in several accidents at the construction site.

C1 The nonadherent attitude of the team members towards deadlines caused delays in the project.

C2 The nonadherent policies of the company led to dissatisfaction among its customers.

Examples of nonadherent in a Sentence

formal The patient was identified as nonadherent to their medication regimen.

informal She's always forgetting to take her pills, such a nonadherent.

slang He's a total pill-forgetter, the biggest nonadherent I know.

figurative The team member was nonadherent to the company's policies, causing tension in the workplace.

Grammatical Forms of nonadherent

past tense

nonadhered

plural

nonadherents

comparative

more nonadherent

superlative

most nonadherent

present tense

nonadheres

future tense

will nonadhere

perfect tense

have nonadhered

continuous tense

is nonadhering

singular

nonadherent

positive degree

nonadherent

infinitive

to nonadhere

gerund

nonadhering

participle

nonadhered

Origin and Evolution of nonadherent

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'nonadherent' originated from the Latin word 'nonadhaerentem', which is a combination of 'non' meaning 'not' and 'adhaerentem' meaning 'adhering'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a literal sense to describe something that does not adhere or stick to something else, the word 'nonadherent' has evolved to also be used in a metaphorical sense to describe someone who does not conform to a particular belief or practice.