Meaning of the word non-standard in English
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non-standard
US /ˌnɑːnˈstæn.dɚd/
UK /ˌnɒnˈstæn.dəd/
Adjective
1.
not conforming in size, shape, quality, or other characteristics to an accepted standard
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The machine requires non-standard parts that are difficult to find.
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They live in a house of non-standard construction.
2.
denoting or relating to a language variety that is not the socially recognized standard
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The book explores the use of non-standard English in urban areas.
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His non-standard dialect made it difficult for some to understand him.