non-local

non--lo·cal

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Definitions of non-local word

adjective non-local pertaining to or characterized by place or position in space; spatial. 1
adjective non-local pertaining to, characteristic of, or restricted to a particular place or particular places: a local custom. 1
adjective non-local pertaining to a city, town, or small district rather than an entire state or country: local transportation. 1
adjective non-local stopping at most or all stations: a local train. 1
adjective non-local pertaining to or affecting a particular part or particular parts, as of a physical system or organism: a local disease. 1
adjective non-local Medicine/Medical. (of anesthesia or an anesthetic) affecting only a particular part or area of the body, without concomitant loss of consciousness, as distinguished from general anesthesia. 1

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

First recorded in 1400-50; late Middle English word from Late Latin word locālis. See locus, -al1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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