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"
adjective
varying from or not adhering to a standard
Example:
"nonstandard windows"
adjective
not standard; not accepted as a model of excellence
Example:
"a nonstandard text"
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