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nonstandard

/'n/A/n'st/&/nd/@/rd/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. not conforming to the language usage of a prestige group within a community

    adj.all

    Examples
    A nonstandard dialect is one used by uneducated speakers or socially disfavored groups.
    The common core of nonstandard words and phrases in folk speech.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. varying from or not adhering to a standard

    adj.all

    Examples
    Nonstandard windows.
    Envelopes of nonstandard sizes.
    Nonstandard lengths of board.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. not standard; not accepted as a model of excellence

    adj.all

    Examples
    A nonstandard text.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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