nonclassical

[ non-klas-i-kuhl ]

/ nɒnˈklæs ɪ kəl /

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adjective

not classical or contrary to classical precepts.

Physics. pertaining to a law, theory, or observation that cannot be expressed or understood in terms of Newtonian physics.

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Origin of nonclassical

First recorded in 1925–30; non- + classical

OTHER WORDS FROM nonclassical

non·clas·si·cal·ly, adverb

Words nearby nonclassical

nonce word, nonchalance, nonchalant, nonchalantly, non-Christian, nonclassical, noncling, noncognitivism, noncollegiate, noncom, noncombat