nonstandard

Meanings

• adjective

  Not conforming to a standard, normal, or regular pattern.

• Relating to or using items that are not standard or normal.

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Antonyms

standard

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Synonyms

substandard , unstandard

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nonstandard
standard , hand , band , command

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Homophones

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1. nonstandard (en) :
   

2. non-standard (en) : not using standard methods or practices
   

3. nonstandard (en) : not following a standard or normal pattern
   

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Variants

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nonstandard

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Forms

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nonstandard, non-standard, non-conforming, non-regular

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Etymology

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The term 'nonstandard' comes from the Latin word 'non' meaning 'not' and 'standard' meaning 'conforming to a fixed model'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'nonstandard' was first used in the field of statistics in the late 19th century to describe data that did not conform to the normal distribution.

2. In mathematics, a nonstandard model is a model that deviates from the standard model in some way, such as using different axioms or assumptions.

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Related Concepts

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1. exception: Something that deviates from the norm or standard.

2. novelty: Something new, original, and unusual.

3. deviance: Behaving or acting in a way that is different from what is considered normal or acceptable.

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Culture

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In literature, 'nonstandard' can refer to the use of non-standard English, such as dialects or slang, to create authenticity and realism in characters. In art, nonstandard techniques and materials can be used to challenge conventions and push boundaries.

How to Memorize "nonstandard"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine objects or situations that are not standard or normal to associate with the word 'nonstandard'. For example, imagine a car that doesn't follow the traffic rules or a person who wears clothes that are not fashionable.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nonstandard' with words like 'different', 'unusual', and 'unconventional'. For example, you could remember that 'nonstandard' means 'not following the standard' by associating it with the word 'different'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Not following the rules' to remember that 'nonstandard' means 'not following a standard or normal pattern'.

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