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- [non-ney-tiv]
- /ˌnɒnˈneɪ tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [non-ney-tiv]
- /ˌnɒnˈneɪ tɪv/
Definitions of nonnative word
- adjective nonnative of or relating to a language that is not the first language acquired by a person: It is harder to communicate in your nonnative language. 1
- adjective nonnative of or relating to a person communicating in a nonnative language: a nonnative speaker of English. 1
- adjective nonnative Biology. of or relating to a plant or animal that is not indigenous to a region: The proliferation of nonnative plants is choking out the local flora. 1
- adjective nonnative Digital Technology. of or relating to software that was not originally designed for the platform on which it is running: nonnative user interfaces; nonnative apps. 1
- noun nonnative (of a person, plant, or animal) not indigenous or native to a particular place. 1
- adjective nonnative not indigenous to a place 1
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Origin of nonnative
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-60; non- + native
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Nonnative
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
nonnative popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
nonnative usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nonnative
adjective nonnative
- experience — Practical contact with and observation of facts or events.
- alien — Alien means belonging to a different country, race, or group, usually one you do not like or are frightened of.
- different — not alike in character or quality; distinct in nature; dissimilar: The two brothers are very different, although they are identical twins.
- external — Belonging to or forming the outer surface or structure of something.
- offshore — off or away from the shore: They pushed the boat offshore.
Antonyms for nonnative
adjective nonnative
- characteristic — The characteristics of a person or thing are the qualities or features that belong to them and make them recognizable.
- familiar — well-acquainted; thoroughly conversant: to be familiar with a subject.
- known — past participle of know1 .
- local — low-cal.
- national — of, relating to, or maintained by a nation as an organized whole or independent political unit: national affairs.
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