Nontraditional
adj
adj ·5 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Not traditional; not related to tradition, untraditional. not-comparable
"While this year’s list of top names includes some traditionals — Matthew and Michael for boys, for instance, and Emily and Anna for girls — the nontraditional names are still the overwhelming favorites."
- 2 Innovative; new; daring. not-comparable
Adjective
- 1 not conforming to or in accord with tradition wordnet
Example
More examples"While this year’s list of top names includes some traditionals — Matthew and Michael for boys, for instance, and Emily and Anna for girls — the nontraditional names are still the overwhelming favorites."
Etymology
From non- + traditional.