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nonstandard

Syllabification: (non·stand·ard)
Pronunciation: /ˈnänˈstandərd/
Definition of nonstandard

adjective

  • not average, normal, or usual:people working nonstandard hours
  • (of language) not of the form that is accepted as standard.

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