Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Nonstandard

//nɑnˈstændɚd// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not standard.
  2. 2
    Not conforming to the standard variety, or to the language as used by the majority of its speakers.

    "The resulting sequence of covert wh-pronoun + Complementiser has an overt counterpart in nonstandard varieties of English, as the following example (recorded from a BBC radio programme) illustrates: (91) England put themselves in a position [whereby that they took a lot of credit for tonightʼs game] (Ron Greenwood, BBC radio 4)"

Adjective
  1. 1
    not standard; not accepted as a model of excellence wordnet
  2. 2
    varying from or not adhering to a standard wordnet
  3. 3
    not conforming to the language usage of a prestige group within a community wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    Something that is not standard.

    "Unlike the TV standard we are all accustomed to, the Web is the wild, wild West of video nonstandards."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From non- + standard.

Etymology 2

From non- + standard.

See also for "nonstandard"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: nonstandard