non-standard
|non-stand-ard|
B2
🇺🇸
/nɑn ˈstændərd/
🇬🇧
/nɒn ˈstændəd/
(standard)
benchmark
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-standard' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'standard', which comes from Old French 'estandart', meaning 'a rallying place'.
Historical Evolution
'non-standard' evolved from the combination of 'non-' and 'standard', which was used in Middle English as 'standarde'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'standard' meant 'a rallying place', but over time, 'non-standard' evolved to mean 'not conforming to the usual standards'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not conforming to the usual or expected standards.
The non-standard design of the building attracted a lot of attention.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45