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non-standardly

|non-stand-ard-ly|

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/nɑn-ˈstændərdli/

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/nɒn-ˈstændədli/

(non-standard)

not conforming to standards

Base Form
non-standard
Etymology
Etymology Information

'non-standardly' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'standard,' which comes from Old French 'estandart,' meaning 'a rallying place or object.'

Historical Evolution

'non-standard' evolved from the combination of 'non-' and 'standard,' and the adverbial form 'non-standardly' was later derived to describe actions or behaviors.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'non-standard' referred to anything not meeting a set standard, and 'non-standardly' evolved to describe actions performed in such a manner.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that does not conform to the standard or norm.

The software was non-standardly configured, causing compatibility issues.

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Last updated: 2025/04/24 00:07