Nonstandard - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|nɑnˈstændərd|
Brit.
|nænˈstændərd|
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 standardthe common core of nonstandard words and phrases in folk speech
nonstandard windows
envelopes of nonstandard sizes
nonstandard lengths of board
- not standard; not accepted as a model of excellenceenvelopes of nonstandard sizes
nonstandard lengths of board
a nonstandard text
Extra examples
He works nonstandard hours so that he can pick his kids up from school.
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