nonworking

non·work·ing

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [non-wur-king]
- /nɒnˈwɜr kɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [non-wur-king]
- /nɒnˈwɜr kɪŋ/

Definitions of nonworking word

adjective nonworking not employed for a salary, fees, or wages; not producing or generating income: Our employee medical plan also covers nonworking spouses. 1
adjective nonworking not involved in or deriving from labor; not engaged in or directed toward work, especially as an employee: What are some of your nonworking activities? 1
adjective nonworking not functioning or operating: a nonworking coffee grinder. 1
noun nonworking Not earning an income. 1
adjective nonworking not engaged in paid employment 0
adjective nonworking (of machinery, technology, etc) not operating properly or effectively 0

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Origin of nonworking

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

First recorded in 1850-55; non- + working

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Parts of speech for Nonworking

noun

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exclamation

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nonworking popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% 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.

nonworking usage trend in Literature

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