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Exam: IELTS

nonresistant

IPA: /nɒnˈrɪzɪstənt/

KK: /nɑnˈrɪzɪstənt/

adjective

Definition: Not able to withstand or resist something, especially a disease or harmful condition.

Example: The nonresistant plants struggled to survive in the harsh climate.

nonrespondent

IPA: //nɒn.rɪˈspɒn.dənt//

KK: /nɑnˈrɛspɒndənt/

noun

Definition: A person who does not reply or respond, especially in the context of surveys or questionnaires.

Example: The study had a high number of nonrespondents, which affected the overall results.

nonresponse

IPA: /nɒnˈrɪspɒns/

KK: /nɑnˈrɪspɑns/

noun

Definition: The situation where someone does not reply or react to something, such as a question or request.

Example: The survey had a high rate of nonresponse, making it difficult to gather accurate data.

nonresponsive

IPA: /nɒn.rɪˈspɒn.sɪv/

KK: /nɑnˈrɛs.pɒn.sɪv/

adjective

Definition: Not reacting or responding to something, such as a request or stimulus.

Example: The patient was nonresponsive to verbal commands during the examination.

nonrestricted

IPA: /nɒn.rɪˈstrɪk.tɪd/

KK: /nɑnˈrɪstrɪktɪd/

adjective

Definition: Not limited or controlled in any way; free from restrictions.

Example: The nonrestricted access to the library allowed everyone to explore its resources freely.

nonrestrictive

IPA: //nɒn.rɪˈstrɪk.tɪv//

KK: /nɑnˈrɪstrɪktɪv/

adjective

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.

nonretroactive

IPA: /nɒnˌrɛtrəʊˈæktɪv/

KK: /nɑnˌrɛtroʊˈæktɪv/

adjective

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.

nonreusable

IPA: /nɒnˈrɪːjuːzəbl/

KK: /nɑnˈriːjuːzəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that cannot be used again after its initial use.

Example: Many products are designed to be nonreusable, which can lead to more waste.

nonroutine

IPA: /nɒnˈruːtiːn/

KK: /nɑnˈrutɪn/

adjective

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

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

nonscientific

IPA: /nɒnˈsaɪəntɪfɪk/

KK: /nɑnˈsaɪəntɪfɪk/

adjective

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.

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