Nonstandard Definition

nŏn-stăndərd
adjective
Varying from or not adhering to the standard.
Nonstandard lengths of board.
American Heritage
Designating or of dialects or usages, locutions, grammatical constructions, pronunciations, etc. that differ from the standard dialect.
Webster's New World
Associated with a language variety used by uneducated speakers or socially disfavored groups.
American Heritage
Antonyms:
noun

Something that is not standard.

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Other Word Forms of Nonstandard

Noun

Singular:
nonstandard
Plural:
nonstandards

Origin of Nonstandard

Nonstandard Sentence Examples

  • If you have a nonstandard tub or shower, it might be a little more difficult to find what you need, but there are still many options to choose from that will complement any décor.

  • The researchers found that this correlation held whether it was the father, the mother, or both parents who worked nonstandard hours.

  • It specifically offers coverage that is commonly called nonstandard auto insurance, which is tailored to the typical needs of this high-risk market.

  • High risk coverage is also known as "nonstandard auto insurance."

  • Nonstandard dialects are language varieties that deviate from a commonly accepted language norm.

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Words Starting With

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DRDARD

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