Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Referring to a process in which heat is exchanged with the surroundings, rather than being insulated from them.

Example: In nonadiabatic systems, energy can be lost or gained due to heat transfer.

Definition: Describing genes or traits that do not act as alleles, meaning they do not have alternative forms that can be inherited in the same way.

Example: The study focused on nonallelic interactions between different genes.

Definition: Not related to or using the letters of the alphabet.

Example: The code used in the game was nonalphabetic, consisting of symbols and numbers instead of letters.

Definition: Clear and easy to understand, without any confusion or uncertainty.

Example: The instructions were nonambiguous, making it easy for everyone to follow them.

Definition: Describing something that is not based on analysis or does not involve analytical methods.

Example: The nonanalytic approach to the problem allowed for more creative solutions.

Definition: Not related to the structure of the body or its parts.

Example: The study focused on nonanatomic factors that influence health outcomes.

Definition: Describing a situation or relationship that is not hostile or oppositional; characterized by cooperation and lack of conflict.

Example: The two teams had a nonantagonistic approach to the project, working together to achieve their goals.

Definition: Not capable of provoking an immune response in the body.

Example: The vaccine was designed to be nonantigenic, ensuring it would not trigger an immune reaction.

Definition: Not containing water or not related to water.

Example: The laboratory used nonaqueous solvents for the chemical reactions.

Definition: Not based on random choice or personal whim; determined by specific rules or criteria.

Example: The selection process for the scholarship was nonarbitrary, following strict guidelines to ensure fairness.