non-

American  

1. a prefix meaning “not,” freely used as an English formative, usually with a simple negative force as implying mere negation or absence of something (rather than the opposite or reverse of it, as often expressed byun- ): nonadherence; noninterference; nonpayment; nonprofessional .

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non- British  

prefix

1. indicating negation

   nonexistent

2. indicating refusal or failure

   noncooperation

3. indicating exclusion from a specified class of persons or things

   nonfiction

4. indicating lack or absence, esp of a quality associated with what is specified

   nonobjective

   nonevent

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Etymology

Origin of non-

A prefix representing the Latin adverb nōn “not”

Example Sentences

Without stronger evidence and better regulation, routine or unsupervised use could expose children to unnecessary risks while drawing attention away from proven non pharmacological strategies that support healthy sleep.

From Science Daily

Prior to this latest trend, Chinese-affiliated symbols have often been used online as meme non sequiturs.

From Slate

Researchers observed a non statistical population of this newly identified state.

From Science Daily

This is the sine qua non of self-defense.

From The Wall Street Journal

These dinosaurs rank among the smallest known non avian dinosaurs, and they remained small throughout their lives.

From Science Daily