Definition

Not taking part in something or not involved in an activity.

Example

The nonpar shareholders did not vote in the meeting.

Conversation

Did you notice that some people were nonpar during the meeting yesterday?

Yeah, it felt like they were just there for the free coffee.

Right? I thought it was odd how nonpar they seemed about the discussion.

Totally! It makes me wonder why they even showed up.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonpar is derived from 'non-' (meaning not) and 'par' (from Latin 'paris', meaning equal). The term refers to something that is not equal or unmatched, indicating a lack of comparison or equivalence.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning not, and 'par' meaning equal — this helps you remember that 'nonpar' refers to something that is not equal or unmatched.

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