Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: This word describes something that cannot produce offspring or is not related to the process of reproduction.

Example: Some plants have nonreproductive parts that do not contribute to their ability to create new plants.

Definition: This word describes something that does not limit or restrict the meaning of what it modifies, often used in grammar to refer to clauses that add extra information without changing the main point.

Example: The book, which was published last year, is a nonrestrictive clause that adds information about the title.

Definition: This word describes something that cannot be drawn back or retracted.

Example: The nonretractile claws of the animal help it grip surfaces firmly.

Definition: This term describes something that does not apply to past events or situations, only affecting future occurrences.

Example: The new law is nonretroactive, meaning it will not change any previous decisions.

Definition: Something that cannot be changed back to its original state or condition.

Example: The chemical reaction was nonreversible, meaning the products could not be converted back to the reactants.

Definition: Not stiff or firm; able to change shape easily.

Example: The nonrigid material allowed the structure to flex during the storm.

Definition: Something that is not part of a regular or usual pattern or process.

Example: The project required nonroutine tasks that challenged the team.

Definition: Not able to be converted into soap through a chemical process.

Example: Certain oils are nonsaponifiable, meaning they cannot be turned into soap.

Definition: Not based on scientific methods or principles; often relying on beliefs or intuition instead of evidence.

Example: Many people believe in nonscientific explanations for natural phenomena.

Definition: A person with blood type A, B, or AB who does not release the specific antigens of these blood types into their bodily fluids, such as saliva.

Example: As a nonsecretor, she does not have the blood group antigens in her saliva.