Nonback

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not back; not produced at the back of the mouth. not-comparable

    "Therefore these facts are doubly anomalous, since they have not only gemination after a nonback vowel but also after a vowel that is stressed."

  2. 2
    Not of or pertaining to the back (rear side of the body). not-comparable

    "As we have noted, back pain may stem from many nonback conditions, including peptic ulcer, prostate disease, kidney disease, retroverted uterus..."

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"Therefore these facts are doubly anomalous, since they have not only gemination after a nonback vowel but also after a vowel that is stressed."

Etymology

From non- + back.

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