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nonstandard

 

[ ˌnɒnˈstændəd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

usage

Not conforming to the standard or norm; unconventional or unorthodox.

Synonyms

atypical, nonconformist, unconventional, unorthodox

Examples of usage

  • Her nonstandard approach to problem-solving often yielded creative solutions.
  • The nonstandard design of the building raised some eyebrows among traditional architects.

Translations

Translations of the word "nonstandard" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não padrão

🇮🇳 ग़ैर मानक

🇩🇪 nicht standardmäßig

🇮🇩 tidak standar

🇺🇦 нестандартний

🇵🇱 niestandardowy

🇯🇵 標準外

🇫🇷 non standard

🇪🇸 no estándar

🇹🇷 standart dışı

🇰🇷 비표준

🇸🇦 غير قياسي

🇨🇿 nestandardní

🇸🇰 neštandardný

🇨🇳 非标准的

🇸🇮 nestandardni

🇮🇸 óstaðlaður

🇰🇿 стандартты емес

🇬🇪 არასტანდარტული

🇦🇿 standart olmayan

🇲🇽 no estándar

Etymology

The term 'nonstandard' originated in the mid-19th century, combining 'non-' (meaning 'not') and 'standard'. It is commonly used in various fields to describe things that do not adhere to the established norms or conventions.

See also: standardization, standardize, standardized, standardizer, standardizing, standardly, substandard, substandardly.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,611, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.