nonclassical

non·clas·si·cal

N n

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [non-klas-i-kuh l]
- /nɒnˈklæs ɪ kəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [non-klas-i-kuh l]
- /nɒnˈklæs ɪ kəl/

Definitions of nonclassical word

adjective nonclassical not classical or contrary to classical precepts. 1
adjective nonclassical Physics. pertaining to a law, theory, or observation that cannot be expressed or understood in terms of Newtonian physics. 1
noun nonclassical Not classical. 1
adjective nonclassical not classical or related to the classics 0
adjective nonclassical (of art) not related to the high art of a culture 0

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Origin of nonclassical

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30; non- + classical

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Parts of speech for Nonclassical

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nonclassical popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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