English dictionary
nonstandard
/'n/A/n'st/&/nd/@/rd/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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not conforming to the language usage of a prestige group within a community
ExamplesA 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
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varying from or not adhering to a standard
ExamplesNonstandard windows.
Envelopes of nonstandard sizes.
Nonstandard lengths of board.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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not standard; not accepted as a model of excellence
ExamplesA nonstandard text.
Antonyms standardSource: WordNet 3.0