Nonpreference

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Lack of preference. uncountable

    "The mechanism of preference has the corollary of nonpreference; that is, a tree emits no chemicals that attract an insect or masks the attractant with other chemicals."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not given preferential treatment. not-comparable

    "a nonpreference applicant"

Example

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"The mechanism of preference has the corollary of nonpreference; that is, a tree emits no chemicals that attract an insect or masks the attractant with other chemicals."

Etymology

From non- + preference.

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