nonstandard-enforced
|non-stand-ard-en-forced|
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/nɒnˈstændərd ɪnˈfɔrst/
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/nɒnˈstændəd ɪnˈfɔːst/
enforced nonstandard practice
Etymology
'nonstandard-enforced' is a compound word formed from 'nonstandard' and 'enforced'. 'Nonstandard' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'standard', which comes from Old French 'estandard', meaning 'a standard or flag'. 'Enforced' comes from the Old French 'enforcier', meaning 'to strengthen or fortify'.
'Nonstandard' and 'enforced' were combined in modern English to describe practices that are not standard but are still enforced.
Initially, 'nonstandard' meant 'not conforming to the standard', and 'enforced' meant 'compelled or imposed'. Together, they describe something that is not standard but is still imposed.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a rule or practice that is not standard but is enforced in a particular context or situation.
The nonstandard-enforced dress code required all employees to wear green on Fridays.
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Last updated: 2025/06/04 22:16