nonclass
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /nɒnˈklæs/
KK: /nɑnklæs/
adjective
Definition
Not belonging to a specific group or category.
Example
The nonclass students were encouraged to participate in various activities.
Conversation
Have you seen that new club for nonclass activities on campus?
Yeah, I heard it’s a great way to meet people outside of classes.
I think it’s awesome that they focus on nonclass interests like hiking and art.
Definitely! It makes college life so much more fun.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
unclassified
generic
indeterminate
Antonyms
specific
classified
defined
noun
Definition
Something that is not part of a class or category.
Example
The nonclass students were given special attention during the orientation.
Conversation
Have you heard about the nonclass activities happening this weekend?
Yeah, I think they sound really fun!
I’m thinking of joining a few to meet new people.
Root Explanation
Nonclass → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "class" (from Latin "classis", meaning a group or category). The word "nonclass" refers to something that does not belong to a specific class or category.
Memory Tip
Think of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'class' referring to a group — so nonclass means something that is not part of a specific group.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.