nondeposited

Nondeposited is an adjective meaning not deposited or not yet deposited. It is formed by the prefix non- attached to deposited, with deposited itself derived from the Latin depositus. In specialized usage, the term tends to be defined by context, and it is not a universally standardized term across all fields.

In geology and sedimentology, nondeposited describes materials or intervals where sedimentation did not occur as a part of a sequence. It can refer to surfaces of nondeposition or to time periods characterized by erosion rather than accumulation. Such nondeposited intervals can create unconformities and influence interpretations of stratigraphic records, indicating changes in environmental conditions, energy regimes, or climate that prevented sediment from being laid down.

In finance and banking, nondeposited can describe funds, checks, or items that have not yet been deposited into an account. For example, a nondeposited check is one that has not been presented for credit, or cash in transit that has not yet been deposited at a bank. In this sense, nondeposited items are typically awaiting processing or delivery within cash-management workflows.

Because nondeposited is not widely standardized, many fields prefer alternative phrasing such as not deposited, undeposited, or undeposited, depending on the specific context. The term’s meaning is therefore dependent on accompanying technical terminology and the disciplinary framework in which it appears.

See also: deposit, deposition, erosion, sedimentation, funds in transit.