Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: This term describes a type of noun that cannot be counted individually and is treated as a whole or mass, such as 'water' or 'information'.

Example: In English, 'furniture' is a noncount noun because you cannot say 'furnitures'.

Definition: Not having the ability to create new ideas or things; lacking imagination or originality.

Example: The project was criticized for its noncreative approach to problem-solving.

Definition: Not having a clear, structured arrangement of atoms or molecules; lacking a definite shape or form.

Example: The material used in the experiment was noncrystalline, which made it behave differently than expected.

Definition: Not adding up or increasing over time; not accumulating.

Example: The noncumulative interest means that you will not earn interest on previously unpaid interest.

Definition: Relating to a situation where a parent does not have full custody of their child, often sharing custody or having limited time with the child.

Example: The noncustodial parent is allowed to visit the children on weekends.

Definition: Not having a repeating or circular pattern; not occurring in cycles.

Example: The noncyclic nature of the process allows for continuous improvement without returning to previous stages.

Definition: This term describes expenses that cannot be subtracted from taxable income when calculating taxes.

Example: The new tax law made many business expenses nondeductible, increasing the overall tax burden for companies.

Definition: Not based on deduction or reasoning from general principles to specific cases.

Example: The researcher used a nondeductive approach to analyze the data.

Definition: This word describes something that cannot be postponed or delayed.

Example: The meeting is nondeferrable and must be attended by all team members.

Definition: Describing something that is not in a degenerate state, often used in mathematics or physics to indicate a system or condition that retains its structure or properties.

Example: In geometry, a nondegenerate triangle has three distinct vertices and does not collapse into a straight line.