Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

non

Prefix
/nɒn/
Definition
A prefix used to indicate negation, absence, or exclusion.
Examples
  • Nonexistent: Something that does not exist.
  • Nonconformist: A person who does not conform to prevailing ideas or practices.
  • Nonstop: Without stopping or pausing.
Meaning
The prefix ‘non’ is added to a word to show that something is not present or is the opposite of what the original word implies.
Synonyms
  • Not
  • Without
  • Averse