Dictionary Check: nonstandard

"nonstandard" is a valid word!

Scrabble 13 points
Words with Friends 16 points

Definition

adjective

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"
Antonyms:
adjective

varying from or not adhering to a standard

Example: "nonstandard windows"
Antonyms:
adjective

not standard; not accepted as a model of excellence

Example: "a nonstandard text"
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