nonstandard

adjective
UK: /ˌnɒnˈstændəd/
US: /ˌnɑːnˈstændərd/

  1. Not following the usual rules or ways of doing something; different from what is considered normal or acceptable.

    1. The way he speaks is a bit nonstandard, but I understand him.
    2. The company uses a nonstandard system for tracking inventory, which creates some difficulties.

  2. Deviating from an established norm or standard.

    1. They used nonstandard parts to fix the old machine quickly today.
    2. This website features nonstandard designs, which some people may not like much.

Synonyms

unorthodox irregular atypical abnormal unconventional
nonstandard noun

  1. Something that deviates from established norms or standards.

    1. The new method may be a nonstandard, but it seems to work fine.
    2. Using slang in formal writing is considered a nonstandard by most teachers.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nonstandard" in English means: Not following the usual rules or ways of doing something; different from what is considered normal or acceptable., Deviating from an established norm or standard..

The phonetic transcription of "nonstandard" is /ˌnɒnˈstændəd/ in British English and /ˌnɑːnˈstændərd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nonstandard": unorthodox, irregular, atypical, abnormal, unconventional.

Example usage of "nonstandard": "The way he speaks is a bit nonstandard, but I understand him.". More examples on the page.