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Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

nonce

IPA: /nɒns/

KK: /nɑns/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that happens or is created only for a specific occasion and not repeated.

Example: The artist created a nonce piece for the exhibition, which was unique and not intended for sale.

noun

Definition: A specific occasion or purpose, often used to refer to a temporary situation.

Example: For the nonce, we will focus on the immediate tasks at hand.

noncellular

IPA: /nɒnˈsɛljʊlə/

KK: /nɑnˈsɛljələr/

adjective

Definition: Not made up of cells; lacking cellular structure.

Example: The virus is considered noncellular because it does not have a cellular structure like living organisms.

nonchromosomal

IPA: /nɒnˈkrəʊməˌsəʊl/

KK: /nɑnˈkroʊməˌsoʊl/

adjective

Definition: Not located on or related to a chromosome, often referring to genetic material that is not found within chromosomes.

Example: The study focused on nonchromosomal DNA that plays a role in cellular functions.

nonconductor

IPA: //ˌnɒn.kənˈdʌk.tər//

KK: /nɑnˈkɒndʌktər/

noun

Definition: A material that does not allow electricity, heat, or sound to pass through easily.

Example: Rubber is a common nonconductor used in electrical insulation.

nonconsensual

IPA: //nɒn.kənˈsɛn.ʃu.əl//

KK: /nɑnˈkɒnsɛnʃuəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing an action that is done without the agreement or permission of the people involved.

Example: The incident was classified as nonconsensual, leading to serious legal consequences.

nondeductible

IPA: /nɒn.dɪˈdɛk.tɪ.bəl/

KK: /nɑnˈdɪk.tə.bəl/

adjective

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.

nondegradable

IPA: /nɒnˈdɪɡrəˌbəl/

KK: /nɑnˈdɪɡrəˌbəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that cannot be broken down or decomposed naturally over time.

Example: Plastic bags are often nondegradable, leading to environmental concerns.

nondistinctive

IPA: /nɒn.dɪsˈtɪŋk.tɪv/

KK: /nɑn-dɪsˈtɪŋk.tɪv/

adjective

Definition: Not able to clearly show differences or unique characteristics; lacking distinct features.

Example: The design of the product was so nondistinctive that it blended in with everything else on the shelf.

nonelementary

IPA: //nʌnˌɛlɪˈmɛnˌtɛri//

KK: /nʌnˌɛlɪˈmɛnˌtɛri/

adjective

Definition: Not basic or simple; more complex or advanced than what is considered elementary.

Example: The course covers nonelementary topics that require prior knowledge.

nonenzymatic

IPA: /nɒnˌɛnˈzaɪmətɪk/

KK: /nɑnˌɛnˈzaɪmətɪk/

adjective

Definition: Not related to or involving enzymes, which are proteins that speed up chemical reactions in living organisms.

Example: The reaction occurred through a nonenzymatic process, meaning it did not require any enzymes to take place.

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