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Definition of Nonstandard
1. Adjective. Not conforming to the language usage of a prestige group within a community. "The common core of nonstandard words and phrases in folk speech"
2. Adjective. Varying from or not adhering to a standard. "Nonstandard lengths of board"
Attributes: Amount, Measure, Quantity
Similar to: Deficient, Inferior, Substandard, Nonnormative
Antonyms: Standard
Similar to: Deficient, Inferior, Substandard, Nonnormative
Antonyms: Standard
3. Adjective. Not standard; not accepted as a model of excellence. "A nonstandard text"
Antonyms: Standard
Definition of Nonstandard
1. Adjective. Not standard. ¹
2. Adjective. (linguistics) Not conforming to the language as used by the majority of its speakers. ¹
3. Noun. Something that is not standard. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Nonstandard
1. [adj]