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nonintrusive

/ˌnɑːn.ɪnˈtruː.sɪv/
non · in · tru · sive
Adverb:nonintrusively
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nonintrusive Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Not encroaching upon, disrupting, or interfering with someone's privacy, space, or normal activities.

Example

"The wildlife photographer used a long lens to capture images in a completely nonintrusive manner."

2

Inspecting, testing, or monitoring a physical object, medical patient, or software system without altering, opening, or damaging it.

Example

"Customs officials now rely on nonintrusive X-ray scanners to inspect cargo containers quickly at the port."

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• Nearby Words

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nonintimidating
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nonintuitive
noninvasive
noninvasively

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonintrusive. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonintrusive
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