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nonstandard

nonstandard
Adjective

This term carries a neutral to technical tone, though its connotation shifts depending on the field. In technical or industrial contexts, it simply indicates a deviation from a formal specification or a lack of uniformity, often implying a need for custom adaptation or a lack of compatibility.

In linguistics, the term is used descriptively to identify dialects or registers that differ from the prestige variety. It avoids the pejorative weight of words like incorrect or improper, focusing instead on the sociological fact that the speech pattern does not align with the institutionalized norm of a language.

Meanings

Adjectivenonstandard

Referring to a variety of a language that does not conform to the formal or prestigious grammar and vocabulary of the standard dialect.

The researcher studied nonstandard dialects spoken in rural regions of the south.

Examples

The company uses a nonstandard accounting method to track its expenses.

The company uses a nonstandard accounting method to track its expenses.

Business

I wonder if they will accept a nonstandard application format.

The technician had to use nonstandard parts to fix the old machine.

He speaks a nonstandard dialect that is only common in the rural highlands.

He speaks a nonstandard dialect that is only common in the rural highlands.

The teacher noted that the student used nonstandard grammar in the essay.

School Life

This software requires a nonstandard configuration to run on this OS.

This software requires a nonstandard configuration to run on this OS.

Why are you using such a nonstandard way of solving this problem?

Why are you using such a nonstandard way of solving this problem?

The architect proposed a nonstandard design for the new museum.

The architect proposed a nonstandard design for the new museum.

Some regions use nonstandard pronunciation for these specific vowels.

Some regions use nonstandard pronunciation for these specific vowels.

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