Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

nonmetric

Adjective

/nɒnˈmɛtrɪk/

Definition

Not based on or relating to a metric system of measurement.

Examples

The nonmetric units were confusing for the scientists who were used to the metric system.
In the United States, nonmetric measurements are commonly used in construction projects.

Meaning

Nonmetric refers to units of measurement that do not conform to the metric system, such as feet, inches, pounds, and gallons, as opposed to meters, kilograms, or liters.