Nonstandard Meaning

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Nonstandard

Meaning 1 : not conforming to the language usage of a prestige group within a community

    Example : a nonstandard dialect is one used by uneducated speakers or socially disfavored groups,the common core of nonstandard words and phrases in folk speech

Meaning 2 : varying from or not adhering to a standard

    Example : nonstandard windows,envelopes of nonstandard sizes,nonstandard lengths of board

Meaning 3 : not standard; not accepted as a model of excellence

    Example : a nonstandard text

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