adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Not round. (of a shape) not-comparable
2. 2
   Having qualities the opposite of a round vowel. not-comparable
3. 3
   Having a sharp or precise numeric value; having not been rounded. not-comparable

   "a round number (e.g., 100) was paired with a nonround number (e.g., 103)."

Synonyms

All synonyms

unroundedunrounded

Example

More examples

"a round number (e.g., 100) was paired with a nonround number (e.g., 103)."

Etymology

From non- + round.

Related phrases

round vowel

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