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