Nonscheduled: meaning, definitions and examples
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nonscheduled
[ ˌnɒnˈʃɛdʒuld ]
time management
Nonscheduled refers to events or activities that are not planned or not arranged according to a set timetable. It emphasizes spontaneity or irregularity in occurrence.
Synonyms
irregular, spontaneous, unplanned.
Examples of usage
- They had a nonscheduled meeting that took everyone by surprise.
- The team often faces nonscheduled tasks that disrupt their workflow.
- We decided to take a nonscheduled trip to the mountains over the weekend.
Translations
Translations of the word "nonscheduled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não programado
🇮🇳 अनिर्धारित
🇩🇪 nicht geplant
🇮🇩 tidak terjadwal
🇺🇦 неплановий
🇵🇱 niezaplanowany
🇯🇵 未定の
🇫🇷 non programmé
🇪🇸 no programado
🇹🇷 planlanmamış
🇰🇷 비계획된
🇸🇦 غير مجدول
🇨🇿 neplánovaný
🇸🇰 neplánovaný
🇨🇳 未安排的
🇸🇮 nezakazan
🇮🇸 óskráð
🇰🇿 жоспарланбаған
🇬🇪 არაპროგრამირებული
🇦🇿 qeyri-planlaşdırılmış
🇲🇽 no programado
Etymology
The term 'nonscheduled' is a compound word formed from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' or 'without' and the word 'scheduled', which comes from the Latin 'schedula', meaning 'a little schedule or a list'. The usage of 'nonscheduled' in contemporary language likely arose in the mid-20th century as a direct response to the increasingly structured and time-sensitive nature of modern life, particularly in business and travel. Its application can be seen in various industries, reflecting a need to adapt to unforeseen circumstances or changes in plans. As the pace of life accelerated, the distinction between scheduled and nonscheduled became more pronounced, allowing individuals and organizations to better navigate the complexities of their responsibilities.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,483 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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