nonmetamethoded

Nonmetamethoded refers to a concept primarily found in object-oriented programming, particularly in languages that support metamethods. Metamethods, also known as special methods or magic methods, are functions within an object that are invoked automatically when certain operations are performed on the object. Examples include methods for addition, string representation, or attribute access.

Something that is nonmetamethoded, therefore, is an object or a piece of code that does not utilize or interact with these special, automatically invoked methods. This could mean a class that does not define any of its own metamethods and relies solely on default behaviors, or it could refer to a situation where a programmer is deliberately avoiding the use of metamethods for a particular operation.

In some contexts, using metamethods can lead to more expressive and convenient code, allowing objects to behave more naturally in response to standard operators and functions. However, an object that is nonmetamethoded might be considered more explicit or fundamental in its operations, as its behavior is directly coded rather than being triggered by special function calls. The term highlights a distinction in how objects are designed to respond to common programming actions.