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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [truh-dish-uh-nl]
- /trəˈdɪʃ ə nl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [truh-dish-uh-nl]
- /trəˈdɪʃ ə nl/
Definitions of nontraditional word
- adjective nontraditional of or relating to tradition. 1
- adjective nontraditional handed down by tradition. 1
- adjective nontraditional in accordance with tradition. 1
- adjective nontraditional of, relating to, or characteristic of the older styles of jazz, especially New Orleans style, Chicago style, Kansas City style, and Dixieland. Compare mainstream (def 5). 1
- noun nontraditional New and different from an established norm, custom, or method. 1
- adjective nontraditional not conventional 1
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Origin of nontraditional
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
From the Medieval Latin word trāditiōnālis, dating back to 1585-95. See tradition, -al1
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Parts of speech for Nontraditional
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nontraditional popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
nontraditional usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nontraditional
adjective nontraditional
- up-to-date — (of persons, buildings, etc.) keeping up with the times, as in outlook, information, ideas, appearance, or style.
- futuristic — of or relating to the future: a futuristic view of the world.
- state-of-the-art — the latest and most sophisticated or advanced stage of a technology, art, or science.
- advanced — An advanced system, method, or design is modern and has been developed from an earlier version of the same thing.
- avant-garde — Avant-garde art, music, theatre, and literature is very modern and experimental.
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