nonword

[ non-wurd ]

/ nɒnˈwɜrd /

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noun

a word that is not recognized or accepted as legitimate, as one produced by a spelling or typographical error.

a word whose meaning or use is not approved in a given circumstance: “Failure” is a nonword in her vocabulary.

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QUIZ YOURSELF ON "IS" VS. "ARE"

"Is" it time for a new quiz? "Are" you ready? Then prove your excellent skills on using "is" vs. "are."

Question 1 of 7

IS and ARE are both forms of which verb?

Origin of nonword

First recorded in 1960–65; non- + word