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Definition non- in British English

non- prefix

prefix
/nɒn/
1

not: used with nouns and adjectives

Example

a non-alcoholic drink (=one that does not contain alcohol)

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2

failure to do something: used with nouns

Example

non-delivery (=failure to deliver goods)

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3

not good or exciting: used with nouns

Example

a non-event (=an event that is very boring)

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Definition non- in British English

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