nonconventional

British  

/ ˌnɒnkənˈvɛnʃənəl /

adjective

1. not established by accepted usage or general agreement; non-traditional

   a nonconventional lifestyle

2. (of weapons, warfare, etc) nuclear or chemical

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Example Sentences

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

“We are in a stage where stuff we were doing before has to change,” said Erik DeBenedictis, a technical staff member at Sandia National Laboratories who studies nonconventional computing technologies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2016

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 Moisa, Dorin Teodor