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necknounThe part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The horse won by a neck.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

necktienounNeckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He stood in front of the mirror tightening his necktie.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

neeadjective(meaning literally `born') used to indicate the maiden or family name of a married woman.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Hillary Clinton nee Rodham.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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neednounA condition requiring relief.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

She satisfied his need for affection.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

needfuladjectiveNecessary for relief or supply.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Provided them with all things needful.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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needlessadjectiveUnnecessary and unwarranted.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A strikers' tent camp...was burned with needless loss of life.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

needlesslyadverbWithout need.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

It would needlessly bring badness into the world.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

needsadverbIn such a manner as could not be otherwise.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

We must needs by objective.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

negateverbMake ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

This action will negate the effect of my efforts.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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negativeadjectiveCharacterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A negative evaluation.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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negativelyadverbIn a negative way.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He was negatively inclined.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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neglectnounThe state of something that has been unused and neglected.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The house was in a terrible state of neglect.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

neglectfuladjectiveFailing in what duty requires.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Neglectful of his duties.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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negligentadjectiveCharacterized by neglect and undue lack of concern.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Negligent of detail.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

negligibleadjectiveSo small as to be meaningless; insignificant.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The effect was negligible.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

negotiableadjectiveAble to be negotiated or arranged by compromise.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Negotiable demands.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

negotiationnounA discussion intended to produce an agreement.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The buyout negotiation lasted several days.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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neighbornounA nearby object of the same kind.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Fort Worth is a neighbor of Dallas.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

neighborhoodnounA surrounding or nearby region.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He always blames someone else in the immediate neighborhood.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Bavarian, Middle English, Old English, Swabian. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

neighboringadjectiveHaving a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Neighboring cities.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

neoadjective(used as a combining form) recent or new.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

`neo' is a combining form in words like `neocolonialism'.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

neolithicadjectiveOf or relating to the most recent period of the Stone Age (following the mesolithic).advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Evidence of neolithic settlements.

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neonataladjectiveRelating to or affecting the infant during the first month after birth.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The neonatal period.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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neotenicadjectiveOf or relating to or characterized by neoteny.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Neotenic development.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, German. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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nervesnounAn uneasy psychological state.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He suffered an attack of nerves.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

nervousadjectiveEasily agitated.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A nervous thoroughbred.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

nervouslyadverbIn an anxiously nervous manner.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

We watched the stock market nervously.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

nervyadjectiveOffensively bold.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A nervy thing to say.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Medieval Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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nestledadjectiveDrawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Saw a number of small houses nestled against the hillside.

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nettledadjectiveAroused to impatience or anger.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Feeling nettled from the constant teasing.

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nettlesomeadjectiveCausing irritation or annoyance.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Nettlesome paperwork.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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networknounAn interconnected system of things or people.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He owned a network of shops.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

neurologicaladjectiveOf or relating to or used in or practicing neurology.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Neurological evidence.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: New Latin.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

neuteradjectiveOf grammatical gender.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

`it' is the third-person singular neuter pronoun.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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neuteringnounThe sterilization of an animal.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

They took him to the vet for neutering.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

neutraladjectiveHaving no personal preference.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A neutral observer.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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neutralizationnounAction intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The neutralization of Belgium.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, French, Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

neveradverbNot ever; at no time in the past or future.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Had never seen a circus.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

nevermoreadverbAt no time hereafter.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Quoth the raven, nevermore!

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

neverthelessadverbDespite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession).advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

While we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

newadjectiveLacking training or experience.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The new men were eager to fight.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

newbornadjectiveHaving just or recently arisen or come into existence.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

With newborn fears.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

newcomernounA recent arrival.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He's a newcomer to Boston.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Chinese, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

newfoundadjectiveNewly discovered.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

His newfound aggressiveness.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

newlyadverbVery recently.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

They are newly married.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

newsnounInformation about recent and important events.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

They awaited news of the outcome.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

newspapernounA daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He read his newspaper at breakfast.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

newspeaknounDeliberately ambiguous and contradictory language use to mislead and manipulate the public.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The welfare state brought its own newspeak.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

newsroomnounThe staff of a newspaper or the news department of a periodical.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Every newspaper editor is criticized by the newsroom.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

nextadjectiveImmediately following in time or order.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The next president.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

niceadjectivePleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Had a nice time at the party.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

nicelyadverbIn a nice way.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A nicely painted house.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

nichenounA position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He found his niche in the academic world.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin, Middle French, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

nicknamenounA familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name).intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Henry's nickname was Slim.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English.

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nighadjectiveBeing on the left side.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The near or nigh horse is the one on the left.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

nightnounThe period spent sleeping.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

I had a restless night.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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nightlifenounThe activity of people seeking nighttime diversion (as at the theater, a nightclub, etc.).intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A futile search for intelligent nightlife.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

nightlyadjectiveHappening every night.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Nightly television now goes on until 3:00 or 4:00 a.m.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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nilnounA quantity of no importance.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Reduced to nil all the work we had done.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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nimbleadjectiveMoving quickly and lightly.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

As nimble as a deer.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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nimblyadverbIn a nimble or agile manner; with quickness and lightness and ease.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Nimbly scaling an iron gate.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

ninefoldadverbBy a factor of nine.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

My investment has increased ninefold.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

ninthnounPosition nine in a countable series of things.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Going into the ninth they were a run ahead.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

nipverbGive a small sharp bite to.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The Queen's corgis always nip at her staff's ankles.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

nobleadjectiveImpressive in appearance.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Severe-looking policemen sat astride noble horses.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

noblyadverbIn a noble manner.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

She has behaved nobly.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

nocturnaladjectiveBelonging to or active during the night.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Nocturnal animals are active at night.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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noisenounSound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound).beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

During the firework display that ended the gala the noise reached 98 decibels.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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noisilyadverbWith much noise or loud and unpleasant sound.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He blew his nose noisily.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old English, Old French, Scots. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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nomenclaturenounA system of words used to name things in a particular discipline.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Biological nomenclature.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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nominaladjectiveInsignificantly small; a matter of form only (`tokenish' is informal).intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The fee was nominal.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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nominallyadverbIn name only.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Nominally he is the boss.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

nominateverbCreate and charge with a task or function.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Nominate a committee.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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nominationnounThe act of officially naming a candidate.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The Republican nomination for Governor.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

nonchalantadjectiveMarked by blithe unconcern.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Drove his car with nonchalant abandon.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin, Old French, Old Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

noncommittaladjectiveRefusing to bind oneself to a particular course of action or view or the like.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Her boyfriend was noncommittal about their future together.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Hindi, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

noncompetitiveadjectiveNot involving competition or competitiveness.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Noncompetitive positions.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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nonconformistadjectiveNot conforming to some norm or socially approved pattern of behavior or thought.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The old stubborn nonconformist spirit of the early settlers.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

nondescriptadjectiveLacking distinct or individual characteristics; dull and uninteresting.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A nondescript novel.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

English word formation.

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noneadverbNot at all or in no way.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

None too prosperous.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, French, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

nonexistentadjectiveNot having existence or being or actuality.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Chimeras are nonexistent.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

English word formation.

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nonfatadjectiveWithout fat or fat solids.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Nonfat or fat-free milk.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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nonfataladjectiveNot bringing death.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Nonfatal heart attack.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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nonhumanadjectiveNot human; not belonging to or produced by or appropriate to human beings.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Nonhuman primates such as chimpanzees.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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nonmilitaryadjectiveNot associated with soldiers or the military.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Fatigue duty involves nonmilitary labor.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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nonnativeadjectiveOf persons born in another area or country than that lived in.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Our large nonnative population.

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nonpaymentnounThe deliberate act of failing to pay money.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He was indicted for nonpayment.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, French, Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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nonproductiveadjectiveNot directly productive.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Nonproductive labor.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin.

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nonracialadjectiveNot racial; having nothing to do with race or races.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

His remarks were intended to be completely nonracial.

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nonrenewableadjectiveThat can not be renewed.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Gas and oil are nonrenewable resources.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Old Northern French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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nonresidentadjectiveNot living in a particular place or owned by permanent residents.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Nonresident real estate.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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nonsectarianadjectiveNot restricted to one sect or school or party.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Nonsectarian colleges.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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nonsenseadjectiveHaving no intelligible meaning.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Nonsense syllables.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Frankish, Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Old Latin, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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nonspecificadjectiveNot caused by a specific agent; used also of staining in making microscope slides.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Nonspecific enteritis.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin, Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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nonstickadjective(of surfaces especially of cooking utensils) permitting easy removal of adherent food particles.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A frying pan with a nonstick surface.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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nonstopadjective(of a journey especially a flight) occurring without stops.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A nonstop flight to Atlanta.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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nontaxableadjective(of goods or funds) not subject to taxation.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The funds of nonprofit organizations are nontaxable.

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nontechnicaladjectiveNot characteristic of or skilled in applied arts and sciences.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Nontechnical training.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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nonunionadjectiveNot belonging to or not allowing affiliation with a trade union.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Nonunion carpenters.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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nonverbaladjectiveBeing other than verbal communication.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Art like gesture is a form of nonverbal expression.

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