Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Something that does not explode or is not capable of exploding.

Example: The scientists developed a nonexplosive material for safer construction.

Definition: Not based on facts; something that is false or made up.

Example: The story was nonfactual and should not be taken seriously.

Definition: Not doing something that you are supposed to do, especially in a legal or official context.

Example: The city was sued for nonfeasance after it failed to repair the dangerous road.

Definition: This word describes materials or metals that do not have iron in them.

Example: Copper and aluminum are examples of nonferrous metals used in construction.

Definition: This term describes something that is not symbolic or metaphorical, but rather literal and straightforward in meaning.

Example: The artist's nonfigurative style focuses on shapes and colors rather than depicting real objects.

Definition: Describing something that does not have thread-like structures or fibers.

Example: The nonfilamentous bacteria are easier to study under a microscope.

Definition: Referring to a form of a verb that does not show tense and cannot function as the main verb in a sentence.

Example: In the sentence 'I want to eat', 'to eat' is a nonfinite verb.

Definition: The quality of not being able to catch fire or burn easily.

Example: The nonflammability of the material makes it safe for use in construction.

Definition: A state or condition where someone has difficulty speaking smoothly or easily, often resulting in pauses or repetitions.

Example: His nonfluency in English made it hard for him to express his thoughts clearly.

Definition: Not able to emit light when exposed to radiation; lacking the property of fluorescence.

Example: The material used in the construction of the walls is nonfluorescent, making it suitable for the laboratory.