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Topic: Technology

nonmetric

IPA: /nɒnˈmɛtrɪk/

KK: /nɑnˈmɛtrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a system of measurement that does not use the metric system, such as inches, feet, and pounds instead of meters, liters, and kilograms.

Example: In the United States, many products are labeled with nonmetric measurements like inches and pounds.

nonmobile

IPA: /nɒnˈmoʊbəl/

KK: /nɑnˈmoʊbəl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that cannot move or is fixed in one place.

Example: The nonmobile device was designed to stay in one location for stability.

nonmodal

IPA: /nɒnˈmoʊdəl/

KK: /nɑnˈmoʊdəl/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is not related to or does not involve modality, which is the way in which something can be expressed or understood in terms of possibility, necessity, or permission.

Example: The nonmodal approach to the problem allowed for a more straightforward solution.

nonmotorized

IPA: /nɒnˈmoʊtəraɪzd/

KK: /nɑnˈmoʊtərˌaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that does not use a motor for movement or operation.

Example: Bicycles are a popular choice for nonmotorized transportation.

nonnaval

IPA: /nɒnˈneɪvəl/

KK: /nɑːnˈneɪvəl/

adjective

Definition: Not related to naval forces or the navy.

Example: The nonnaval aspects of the military are often overlooked.

nonnetwork

IPA: /nɒnˈnɛtwɜːk/

KK: /nɑnˈnɛtˌwɜrk/

adjective

Definition: Not related to or connected with a network.

Example: The nonnetwork devices operate independently without any online connection.

nonoperational

IPA: /nɒnˌɒpəˈreɪʃənl/

KK: /nɑnˌɑpəˈreɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Not functioning or not in use; something that is not currently working or operational.

Example: The equipment is nonoperational due to a technical failure.

nonoptimal

IPA: /nɒnˈɒptɪməl/

KK: /nɑnˈɑptəməl/

adjective

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

Example: The current solution is nonoptimal and needs improvement.

nonoverlapping

IPA: /nɒnˈoʊvərˌlæpɪŋ/

KK: /nɑnˈoʊvərˌlæpɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Not covering the same area or space as something else; separate and distinct.

Example: The two schedules are nonoverlapping, so there is no conflict in timing.

nonparallel

IPA: /nɒnˈpærəˌlɛl/

KK: /nɑnˈpærəˌlɛl/

adjective

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.

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