Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Not paying attention to details or not noticing things around you.

Example: He was nonobservant during the meeting and missed several important points.

Definition: Something that is not easily seen or understood; it requires deeper thought or insight to recognize.

Example: The solution to the problem was nonobvious, but once explained, it made perfect sense.

Definition: The state of not happening or taking place.

Example: The nonoccurrence of rain this summer has affected the crops.

Definition: Describing a material or device that does not follow Ohm's law, meaning its resistance changes with voltage or current.

Example: The nonohmic behavior of the diode allows it to conduct electricity in one direction only.

Definition: Not the best or most effective option; less than ideal.

Example: The current solution is nonoptimal and needs improvement.

Definition: Not following traditional or established beliefs or practices.

Example: Her nonorthodox approach to teaching inspired many students to think differently.

Definition: Not causing or promoting oxidation, which is a chemical reaction where a substance combines with oxygen.

Example: The nonoxidizing agent is safe to use in environments where oxidation could be harmful.

Definition: Not extending in the same direction or maintaining the same distance apart at all points.

Example: The two lines are nonparallel, meaning they will eventually intersect.

Definition: Not based on fixed assumptions about the distribution of data, allowing for more flexibility in statistical analysis.

Example: Nonparametric methods are often used when the data does not meet the assumptions required for parametric tests.

Definition: Describing something that is active or not receiving action; it indicates a state of being involved or engaged rather than being acted upon.

Example: In a nonpassive role, she took charge of the project and made all the important decisions.