un-standard

un-stand·ard

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Definitions of un-standard word

noun un-standard something considered by an authority or by general consent as a basis of comparison; an approved model. 1
noun un-standard an object that is regarded as the usual or most common size or form of its kind: We stock the deluxe models as well as the standards. 1
noun un-standard a rule or principle that is used as a basis for judgment: They tried to establish standards for a new philosophical approach. 1
noun un-standard an average or normal requirement, quality, quantity, level, grade, etc.: His work this week hasn't been up to his usual standard. 1
noun un-standard standards, those morals, ethics, habits, etc., established by authority, custom, or an individual as acceptable: He tried to live up to his father's standards. 1
noun un-standard a grade of beef immediately below good. 1

before 1125

One of the 6% oldest English words

1125-75; Middle English < Old French, probably < Frankish *standord (compare German Standort standing-point), conformed to -ard -ard

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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.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".