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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Lack of punctuation; failure to punctuate. uncountable

Adjective

1. 1
   That is not punctuation. not-comparable

   "the nonpunctuation characters in a text file"

Example

More examples

"the nonpunctuation characters in a text file"

Etymology

From non- + punctuation.

Editorial Guides For "nonpunctuation"

Which vs That: Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Clauses

Use which and that with confidence in formal and everyday writing.

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