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English words starting with N

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non-market

adj

Not involving or relating to a free market or commercial activity.

[ˌnɑːn ˈmɑːrkɪt]

non-military

adj

Not relating to or involving the armed forces or war.

[ˌnɑːn ˈmɪl.ə.ter.i]

non-minority

adj

Not belonging to or characteristic of a minority group, especially in terms of race, ethnicity, or culture.

[ˌnɑːn mɪˈnɔːrɪti]

non-monetary

adj

Not consisting of or relating to money or currency.

[ˌnɑːn ˈmʌnɪteri]

non-monogamous

adj

Not practicing or involving monogamy; having or involving more than one romantic or sexual partner at a time.

[ˌnɑːn məˈnɑː.ɡə.məs]

non-mormon

adj

Not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormon church).

[nɑːn ˈmɔːr.mən]

non-motorized

adj

Not equipped with or powered by a motor.

[ˌnoʊn ˈmoʊtəraɪzd]

non-muslim

adj

Not relating to, believing in, or practicing the religion of Islam.

[nɑːnˈmʌzləm]

non-native

adj

Not originating from the place where it is found.

[ˌnɑːn ˈneɪt̬ɪv]

non-negotiable

adj

Not open to discussion or modification; not able to be changed or argued about.

[ˌnɑːn nɪˈɡoʊʃəbl̩]

non-normal

adj

Not conforming to a standard, usual, or expected pattern or condition.

[ˌnɑːn ˈnɔːrməl]

non-normative

adj

Not conforming to, based on, or establishing a norm or standard.

[ˌnɑːn ˈnɔːr.mə.t̬ɪv]

non-nuclear

adj

Not using, involving, or powered by nuclear energy or nuclear weapons.

[ˌnɑːn ˈnuːkliər]

non-obvious

adj

Not immediately apparent, clear, or easy to perceive or understand.

[nɑːn ˈɑːb.vi.əs]

non-official

adj

Not having or derived from formal, authorized, or recognized status.

[ˌnɑːn əˈfɪʃl]

non-oil

adj

Not relating to, derived from, or involving oil, especially petroleum.

[ˌnɑːn ˈɔɪl]

non-operational

adj

Not functioning or in working order.

[ˌnɑːn ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃənəl]

non-organic

adj

Not produced or involving organic farming methods; relating to food grown with the use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides.

[nɑːn ɔːrˈɡænɪk]

non-orthodox

adj

Not conforming to established, traditional, or widely accepted doctrines, beliefs, or practices.

[ˌnɑːn ˈɔːrθədɑːks]

non-parametric

adj

(of a statistical method or model) not assuming that data belong to any particular distribution or that its structure can be described by a fixed set of parameters.

[ˌnɑːn pærəˈmetrɪk]

non-parental

adj

Not relating to, involving, or provided by a parent or parents.

[ˌnɑːn pəˈrɛntl]

non-participant

n

A person who does not take part in an activity or event.

[ˌnɑːn pɑːrˈtɪsəpənt]

non-participating

adj

Not taking part in an activity, event, or process.

[ˌnɑːn pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪŋ]

non-participation

n

The fact or act of not taking part in an activity, event, or process.

[ˌnɑːn pɑːrˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃn]

non-partisan

adj

not supporting or controlled by any political party

[ˌnɑːn ˈpɑːrtəzən]

non-party

adj

Not belonging to or affiliated with a political party.

[ˌnɑːn ˈpɑːrti]

non-pathological

adj

Not relating to, involving, or caused by disease or abnormality.

[ˌnɑːn ˌpæθəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl]

non-paying

adj

Not involving or requiring payment; free of charge.

[ˌnɑːn ˈpeɪɪŋ]

non-performing

adj

(of a loan or asset) failing to generate income, especially because the borrower has stopped making the required payments.

[ˌnɑːn pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ]

non-perishable

adj

(of food) not likely to decay or go bad quickly.

[nɑːn ˈpɛrɪʃəbl̩]

non-permanent

adj

Not lasting or remaining unchanged forever; existing or intended to exist for a limited time only.

[nɑːn ˈpɜːrmənənt]

non-physical

adj

Not having a physical or material form or substance; relating to things that are mental, spiritual, or abstract rather than bodily or tangible.

[ˌnɑːn ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl]

non-poisonous

adj

Not containing poison; not harmful if touched or eaten.

[ˌnɑːnˈpɔɪzənəs]

non-political

adj

Not relating to or involved in politics or political matters.

[ˌnɑːn pəˈlɪtɪkəl]

non-politician

n

A person who is not a politician, especially one who is not professionally involved in politics.

[ˌnɑːn pɑːləˈtɪʃn]

non-polluting

adj

Not causing environmental pollution.

[ˌnɑːn pəˈluːtɪŋ]

non-practicing

adj

Not actively engaged in or following the rules of a particular profession, activity, or religion, especially one that one was formerly involved with.

[ˌnɑːnˈpræktɪsɪŋ]

non-preferred

adj

Not chosen or desired as the first or best option; less favored.

[ˌnɑːn prɪˈfɜːrd]

non-pregnant

adj

not pregnant; not carrying a developing fetus in the womb.

[ˌnɑːn ˈpreɡnənt]

non-productive

adj

Not producing or able to produce the desired amount of goods, crops, or results.

[ˌnɑːn prəˈdʌktɪv]

non-professional

adj

Not belonging to or trained in a particular profession; not having the skills or qualifications of a professional.

[ˌnɑːn prəˈfeʃənəl]

non-public

adj

Not open or available to the general public; private or restricted.

[ˌnɑːn ˈpʌblɪk]

non-racial

adj

Not based on or involving racial categories or distinctions.

[ˌnɑːn ˈreɪʃəl]

non-rational

adj

Not based on or using reason or logic.

[nɑːn ˈræʃənəl]

non-reflective

adj

Not reflecting light.

[ˌnɑːn.rɪˈflek.tɪv]

non-regulatory

adj

Not involving or relating to official rules or controls.

[ˌnɑːnˌrɛɡjəˈləˌtɔːri]

non-religious

adj

Not relating to or believing in a religion

[ˌnɑːn rɪˈlɪdʒəs]

non-representative

adj

Not typical of a class, group, or body of opinion.

[ˌnɑːnˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv]

non-resident

adj

Not living in a particular place, especially for official or tax purposes

[ˌnɑːn ˈrezɪdənt]

non-responder

n

A person or thing that does not respond, especially to a medical treatment or survey.

[ˌnɑːn.rɪˈspɑːn.dər]

non-responsive

adj

Not reacting or responding to something, such as a question, treatment, or stimulus.

[ˌnɑːn.rɪˈspɑːn.sɪv]

non-revenue

adj

Not generating or relating to income from sales or services.

[ˌnɑːn ˈrevənuː]

non-roster

adj

Not included on an official list or roster, especially of players eligible to participate in a sports team's games.

[nɑːn ˈrɑːstər]

non-royal

adj

Not belonging to or having the status of royalty.

[ˌnɑːn ˈrɔɪəl]

non-russian

adj

Not Russian in nationality, ethnicity, culture, or origin.

[nɑːn ˈrʌʃ(ə)n]

non-school

adj

Not relating to, connected with, or provided by a school.

[ˌnɑːn ˈskuːl]

non-science

n

Any area of study or belief that is not considered a science, especially one that does not use scientific methods.

[ˌnɑːnˈsaɪəns]

non-sectarian

adj

Not involving or restricted to a particular religious sect or political group; inclusive of all.

[ˌnɑːn sekˈter.i.ən]

non-secular

adj

Relating to or involving religious or spiritual matters; not secular.

[ˌnɑːn ˈsɛkjələr]

non-selective

adj

Not involving selection; not choosing only the best or most suitable.

[ˌnɑːn səˈlɛktɪv]

non-slip

adj

Designed to prevent slipping or skidding.

[ˌnɑːn ˈslɪp]

non-smoker

n

a person who does not smoke tobacco.

/ˌnɑːn ˈsmoʊkər/

non-smoking

adj

Designating an area, policy, or establishment where smoking is not permitted.

[nɑːn ˈsmoʊkɪŋ]

non-social

adj

Not seeking or enjoying the company of others; solitary.

[ˌnɑːnˈsoʊʃl]

non-specific

adj

Not detailed, exact, or limited to a particular thing

[ˌnɑːn spəˈsɪfɪk]

non-sport

adj

Not relating to or involving sports or athletic activities.

[nɑːnˈspɔːrt]

non-standard

adj

Not conforming to the usual or accepted standard.

[ˌnɑːn ˈstændərd]

non-starter

n

an idea, plan, or person that has no chance of success or of continuing

[ˌnɑːn ˈstɑːrtər]

non-state

adj

not belonging to or controlled by a national government or its official institutions.

[ˌnɑːnˈsteɪt]

non-story

n

A piece of news or information that is considered unimportant, uninteresting, or not worthy of being reported.

[ˌnɑːn ˈstɔːri]

non-structural

adj

Not forming part of a structure; not related to or affecting the physical framework of something.

[ˌnɑːnˈstrʌktʃ(ə)rəl]

non-target

adj

Not being the intended or desired object of action or study.

[ˌnɑːn ˈtɑːrɡɪt]

non-tariff

adj

Relating to or involving trade barriers other than import or export taxes.

[ˌnɑːn ˈtærɪf]

non-taxable

adj

Not subject to taxation; exempt from tax.

[ˌnɑːn ˈtæksəbl̩]

non-teaching

adj

Not involving or relating to the activity of teaching.

[ˌnɑːn ˈtiːtʃɪŋ]

non-technical

adj

Not involving or requiring specialized or technical knowledge; easy for a general audience to understand.

[ˌnɑːn ˈteknɪkəl]

non-tenured

adj

(of an academic position or the person holding it) not having permanent employment status or the associated job security.

[ˌnɑːn ˈtenjərd]

non-threatening

adj

Not likely to cause someone to feel afraid, intimidated, or hostile; appearing safe and approachable.

[ˌnɑːnˈθretnɪŋ]

non-union

adj

Not belonging to, affiliated with, or recognized by a labor union.

[ˌnɑːn ˈjuːnjən]

non-unionized

adj

(of a workforce or employee) not belonging to or represented by a labor union.

[ˌnɑːnˈjuːnjənaɪzd]

non-urban

adj

Not relating to, characteristic of, or located in a city or town.

[ˌnɑːn ˈɜːrbən]

non-urgent

adj

Not requiring immediate action or attention; not pressing.

[ˌnɑːn ˈɝː.dʒənt]

non-us

adj

Not of, from, or relating to the United States

[ˌnɑːn ˌjuː ˈes]

non-use

n

The fact or state of not using something; the failure or refusal to use something.

[ˌnɑːn ˈjuːs]

non-veteran

n

A person who is not a veteran, especially one who has not served in the armed forces.

[ˌnɑːn ˈvet̬.ɚ.ən]

non-voting

adj

Not having or using a vote; not relating to or involving the casting of a vote.

[ˌnɑːn ˈvoʊtɪŋ]

non-western

adj

Relating to or characteristic of parts of the world other than the West, especially Asia and Africa.

[ˌnɑːn ˈwestərn]

non-white

adj

Denoting or relating to a person or group of people who are not white, especially in terms of racial or ethnic identity.

[ˌnɑːn ˈwaɪt]

non-work

adj

Not related to or involving one's job or employment.

[ˌnɑːn ˈwɜːrk]

non-working

adj

Not engaged in or involving work; not functioning or operational.

[ˌnɑːn ˈwɜːrkɪŋ]

non-zero

adj

Not equal to zero; having a value greater than or less than zero.

[ˌnɑːn ˈzɪroʊ]

nonabused

adj

Not subjected to abuse, especially not misused or harmed.

[ˌnɑːnəˈbjuːzd]

nonagenarian

n

a person who is between 90 and 99 years old.

[ˌnoʊnədʒəˈneriən]

nonaggression

n

A policy or principle of not using force or aggression against another country or group.

[ˌnɑː.nəˈɡreʃ.ən]

nonaggressive

adj

Not showing or characterized by aggression; peaceful or nonviolent.

[ˌnɑːnəˈɡresɪv]

nonagricultural

adj

Not relating to, used in, or involved with agriculture.

[ˌnɑːnˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəl]

nonalcoholic

adj

containing no alcohol

[ˌnɑːnælkəˈhɑːlɪk]

nonathlete

n

a person who is not an athlete; someone who does not participate in or is not skilled at athletics or sports.

[ˌnɑːnˈæθliːt]

nonbank

adj

Not being, belonging to, or involving a bank or the traditional banking system.

[ˌnɑːnˈbæŋk]

nonbiased

adj

Not biased; impartial and fair, without prejudice.

[ˌnɑːnˈbaɪəst]

nonbiological

adj

Not related to or involving biology or living organisms.

[ˌnɑːnbaɪəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl]

nonbreeding

adj

Not engaged in or relating to the production of offspring during a particular period.

[ˌnɑːnˈbriːdɪŋ]

noncaloric

adj

Containing no calories; having a negligible calorie content.

[ˌnɑːnkəˈlɔːrɪk]

noncanonical

adj

Not conforming to or following an established rule, pattern, or principle, especially in religion, literature, or art.

[ˌnɑːnkəˈnɑːnɪkəl]

nonce

n

A word or phrase invented for a single, particular occasion.

[nɑːns]

nonchalance

n

a relaxed and calm manner that shows you are not worried or anxious

[ˌnɑːn.ʃəˈlɑːns]

nonchalant

adj

feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.

[ˌnɑːn.ʃəˈlɑːnt]

nonchalantly

adv

In a calm and relaxed manner, showing a lack of concern or enthusiasm.

[ˌnɑːnʃəˈlɑːntli]

nonchemical

adj

Not involving or relating to the use of chemicals.

[nɑːnˈkɛmɪkəl]

noncircular

adj

Not having a circular shape or form; not round.

[nɑːnˈsɜːrkjələr]

noncom

n

A noncommissioned officer.

[ˈnɑːnkɑːm]

noncombatant

n

A person who is not engaged in fighting during a war, especially a civilian, chaplain, or military surgeon.

[ˌnɑːnˈkɑːmbətənt]

noncommercial

adj

Not intended to make a profit or having no connection with business and commerce.

[ˌnɑːnkəˈmɜːrʃl]

noncommissioned

adj

(of a military officer) holding a rank or position that is not conferred by a commission, typically having been promoted from the enlisted ranks.

[ˌnɑːnkəˈmɪʃənd]

noncommittal

adj

Not expressing or revealing commitment to a definite opinion or course of action.

[ˌnɑːnkəˈmɪtl]

noncommittally

adv

In a way that does not express a definite opinion or decision.

[ˌnɑːnkəˈmɪtəli]

noncompliance

n

The failure or refusal to obey a rule, law, or request.

[ˌnɑːnkəmˈplaɪəns]

noncompliant

adj

Failing or refusing to comply with a rule, law, or request.

[ˌnɑːnkəmˈplaɪənt]

nonconformist

n

A person who does not follow generally accepted beliefs, customs, or practices.

[ˌnɑːnkənˈfɔːrmɪst]

nonconformity

n

Failure or refusal to conform to a prevailing rule, practice, or belief.

[ˌnɑːnkənˈfɔːrməti]
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