adj
nonstandard
Nonstandard (adj) means Different from what is usual or accepted.
adj
1
Different from what is usual or accepted.
2
(linguistics) Not matching the form of a language used by most of its speakers.
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Etymology
Formed from non- and standard.
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What is the meaning of nonstandard?
"nonstandard" (adj) means different from what is usual or accepted.
What is another word for nonstandard?
Other words for "nonstandard" include substandard.
What is the opposite of nonstandard?
The opposite of "nonstandard" is standard.
What are the different meanings of nonstandard?
"nonstandard" has 2 main meanings: 1. Different from what is usual or accepted; 2. (linguistics) Not matching the form of a language used by most of its speakers.
