Definition

A topic or problem that is not important enough to be considered a serious issue.

Example

The debate over the color of the new uniforms turned out to be a nonissue for the team.

Conversation

Did you hear about the debate over the new park rules?

Yeah, it seems like such a nonissue to me.

I agree, there are way more important things to discuss.

Exactly! It's silly to waste time on something so trivial.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonissue → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "issue" (from Old French *issir*, meaning to go out or to come forth). The word "nonissue" refers to something that is not a matter of concern or importance, essentially indicating that it does not arise or come forth as a significant topic.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'issue' meaning 'something that comes forth' — so a nonissue is something that does not come forth as a concern.

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