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Exam: IELTS

nonprofessional

IPA: /nɒnprəˈfɛʃənl/

KK: /nɑnprəˈfɛʃənl/

noun

Definition: A person who does not have professional training or qualifications in a particular field.

Example: As a nonprofessional, she enjoyed painting as a hobby rather than a career.

nonprofessorial

IPA: /nɒnprəˈfɛʃərɪəl/

KK: /nɑnprəˈfɛʃərɪəl/

adjective

Definition: Not related to or characteristic of a professor or teaching profession.

Example: The seminar was led by a nonprofessorial expert in the field.

nonprogrammer

IPA: /nɒnˈprəʊɡræmə/

KK: /nɑnˈprɒɡræmər/

noun

Definition: A person who does not write computer programs or code.

Example: As a nonprogrammer, I often rely on my colleagues to handle the technical aspects of our projects.

nonprogressive

IPA: /nɒnprəˈɡrɛsɪv/

KK: /nɑnprəˈɡrɛsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that does not develop or change over time.

Example: The nonprogressive nature of the project meant that it would remain static without further investment.

nonproprietary

IPA: //nɒnprəˈpraɪəˌtɛri//

KK: /nɑnprəˈpraɪəˌtɛri/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is not owned by a specific person or company and is available for public use.

Example: The software is nonproprietary, allowing anyone to modify and distribute it freely.

nonprotein

IPA: /nɒnˈprəʊtiːn/

KK: /nɑnˈproʊtin/

adjective

Definition: Referring to substances or compounds that do not come from proteins or are not made of proteins.

Example: Many nonprotein sources of energy are available for athletes.

noun

Definition: A substance or component that does not contain protein.

Example: Vitamins and minerals are examples of nonproteins that are essential for health.

nonpsychiatric

IPA: /nɒnˌsaɪ.kɪˈætrɪk/

KK: /nɑnˌsaɪ.kjəˈaɪ.trɪk/

adjective

Definition: Referring to conditions or issues that are not related to mental health or psychiatric disorders.

Example: The treatment plan included both psychiatric and nonpsychiatric approaches to ensure comprehensive care.

nonpsychiatrist

IPA: /nɒnˈsaɪkɪətrɪst/

KK: /nɑnˈsaɪkɪətrɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who does not have the qualifications or training to be a psychiatrist.

Example: The nonpsychiatrist referred the patient to a specialist for further evaluation.

nonpsychotic

IPA: /nɒnˈsaɪkɒtɪk/

KK: /nɑnˈsaɪkɒtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a state or condition that is not characterized by psychosis, which means it does not involve a loss of contact with reality or severe mental disturbances.

Example: The patient was diagnosed as nonpsychotic, indicating that they were not experiencing any severe mental health issues.

noun

Definition: A person who does not have a severe mental disorder that affects their thoughts and perceptions of reality.

Example: The therapist worked with both psychotic and nonpsychotic patients to help them manage their conditions.

nonpublic

IPA: /nɒnˈpʌblɪk/

KK: /nɑnˈpʌblɪk/

adjective

Definition: Something that is not open to the public and is kept private.

Example: The meeting was nonpublic, so only invited guests could attend.

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