nonconventional
Britishadjective
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not established by accepted usage or general agreement; non-traditional
a nonconventional lifestyle
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(of weapons, warfare, etc) nuclear or chemical
Example Sentences
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As of the first quarter of this year, the country’s nonconventional energy-storage capacity—mostly batteries—soared to around 155 gigawatts, and Beijing said in June that it was targeting 300 gigawatts by 2030.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
Behind the scenes, the U.S. government has pushed Taiwan to bolster its defenses — particularly with nonconventional arms such as anti-ship missiles and other advanced weaponry that are more likely to survive a Chinese attack.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 15, 2023
The “Brown Ambition” audience is “looking at retirement in a nonconventional way,” said Ms. Aliche, who has been among the speakers at FinCon.
From New York Times ● Dec. 3, 2021
These might include not just traditional military activities, but also initiatives in nonconventional spaces such as finance, media and entertainment, infrastructure, and consumer products and services.
From Slate ● Mar. 18, 2015
Some nonconventional medical treaments exist, which can be used to control such situations.
From The Brain, A Decoded Enigma by Dorin Teodor Moisa
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