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Meaning of word nonstandard from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

nonstandard   adjective

Meaning : Not conforming to the language usage of a prestige group within a community.

Example : A nonstandard dialect is one used by uneducated speakers or socially disfavored groups.
The common core of nonstandard words and phrases in folk speech.

Conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers.

Standard English.
Received standard English is sometimes called the King's English.
received, standard

Meaning : Varying from or not adhering to a standard.

Example : Nonstandard windows.
Envelopes of nonstandard sizes.
Nonstandard lengths of board.

Conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value. Or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind.

Windows of standard width.
Standard sizes.
The standard fixtures.
Standard brands.
Standard operating procedure.
standard

Meaning : Not standard. Not accepted as a model of excellence.

Example : A nonstandard text.

Established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence.

A standard reference work.
The classical argument between free trade and protectionism.
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