nonfeeding
/ˌnɒnˈfiːdɪŋ/Definitions
1. adjective
not requiring or capable of feeding
“The nonfeeding infants were placed on a special feeding plan.”
2. noun
a period of nonfeeding, especially in the development of certain plants or animals
“The nonfeeding stage of the insect’s life cycle was crucial for its survival.”
3. noun
a condition or state of not feeding
“The nonfeeding phenomenon was observed in the aquatic ecosystem.”