Nongoal

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
That which is not a goal (in various senses).
"A disputed goal by the Sabres in Game 3, and a disputed nongoal by the Islanders in Game 4, began a kind of bad luck theme."

Adjective

1
Not of or pertaining to a goal. not-comparable
"a nongoal state"

Example

"A disputed goal by the Sabres in Game 3, and a disputed nongoal by the Islanders in Game 4, began a kind of bad luck theme."

Etymology

From non- + goal.

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