Definition

Describing something that is not a trump card or does not have the qualities of a trump.

Example

In this game, a nontrump card cannot win against a trump card.

Conversation

Did you see that new card game everyone is playing?

Yeah, I heard it's really fun but a bit nontrump.

I guess that means it doesn't have any trump cards, right?

Exactly! It changes the strategy completely.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

This word originates from the prefix 'non-' (meaning not) and 'trump' (from Middle English 'trumpen', meaning to blow a trumpet or to sound). The word 'nontrump' refers to something that does not involve or is not related to trumping or trump cards.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning not, and 'trump' as sounding a trumpet or a card game. This helps you remember that 'nontrump' means something that does not involve trump.

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