Nonstandard - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |nɑnˈstændərd|  American pronunciation of the word nonstandard
Brit.  |nænˈstændərd|  British pronunciation of the word nonstandard

adjective

- not conforming to the language usage of a prestige group within a community
a nonstandard dialect is one used by uneducated speakers or socially disfavored groups
the common core of nonstandard words and phrases in folk speech
- varying from or not adhering to a standard
nonstandard windows
envelopes of nonstandard sizes
nonstandard lengths of board
- not standard; not accepted as a model of excellence
a nonstandard text

Extra examples

He works nonstandard hours so that he can pick his kids up from school.

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