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Definition of "non-" []

  • Not: noncombatant. (prefix)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "non-" in a sentence
  • "Small Change Breakfast Tips 1. Make oatmeal with milk non- or low-fat for more protein."
  • "The role of non- nuclear means of deterrence to effectively prevent conflict and increase stability in troubled regions is a vital issue."
  • "If a teacher can show, by presenting months of collected evidence, that a student has earned less than an "A," then a non-"A" grade should certainly happen."
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