English Words Starting With N

• nonself-antigen

  nounC1
  /ˌnɒnˈsɛlf ˈæntɪdʒən/Any molecule from outside the body that triggers an immune response.
• nonsense

  interjectionnounHigh
  /ˈnɒns(ə)ns/Spoken or written words that have no meaning or make no sense; foolish or absurd ideas.
• nonsense correlation

  nounC1
  /ˈnɒns(ə)ns ˌkɒr.əˈleɪ.ʃən/A statistical correlation that is mathematically present but has no logical causal relationship; a spurious correlation.
• nonsense syllable

  nounC1
  /ˈnɒnsəns ˌsɪləbl/A short, pronounceable sound combination (typically a consonant-vowel-consonant trigram like "DAX" or "ZOF") that has no inherent meaning in a given language.
• nonsense verse

  nounC1-C2
  /ˈnɒnsəns vɜːs/A form of poetry that deliberately uses absurd, meaningless, or illogical content, often employing playful language and rhythm.
• nonsked

  nounLow (Specialized/Technical)
  /ˌnɒnˈskɛd/An airline that does not operate on a published regular schedule; a charter or irregular carrier.
• nonsmoker

  nounB1
  /ˌnɒnˈsməʊkə(r)/A person who does not smoke tobacco or other substances.
• nonsolvent

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌnɒnˈsɒlv(ə)nt/An individual or entity that is unable to pay debts when they are due; not having enough money or assets to meet financial obligations.
• nonspecialist

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˌnɒnˈspeʃəlɪst/A person who does not have specialized knowledge or training in a particular subject.
• nonspecific urethritis

  nounLow
  /ˌnɒn.spəˌsɪf.ɪk ˌjʊə.rɪˈθraɪ.tɪs/An inflammation of the urethra (the tube that carries urine out of the body) where the specific causative agent (e.g., bacteria like Chlamydia trachomatis) is not identified by standard testing.
• nonspecular reflection

  nounVery Low Frequency
  /ˌnɒnˈspɛkjʊlə rɪˈflɛkʃ(ə)n/Diffuse scattering of light or other radiation from a surface, where incident rays are reflected in many directions rather than at a single, predictable angle.
• nonstarter

  nounC1
  /ˌnɒnˈstɑːtə/A proposal, plan, or idea that is impossible to implement or has no chance of success from the outset.
• nonstative

  adjectivenounC2
  /ˌnɒnˈsteɪtɪv/An adjective describing a verb or verb meaning that expresses an action, event, or process, rather than a state or condition.
• nonsteroidal

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˌnɒnstəˈrɔɪdəl/A chemical compound or drug that is not a steroid.
• nonstop

  adjectiveadverbnounB2
  /ˌnɒnˈstɒp/Without stopping or pausing; continuing without a break.
• nonsuch

  nounVery low (archaic/literary)
  /ˈnʌnsʌtʃ/A person or thing regarded as perfect or without equal; a paragon.
• nonsuch palace

  nounVery low frequency
  /ˈnʌnˌsʌtʃ ˈpælɪs/A specific historical palace, once built by King Henry VIII of England.
• nonsuit

  nounverbverb-transitiveC2/Rare
  /ˌnɒnˈs(j)uːt/A legal term meaning the dismissal or termination of a lawsuit, often because the plaintiff has failed to make a case.
• nonsupport

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌnɒn.səˈpɔːt/The act of not providing assistance, backing, or resources; the failure or refusal to support.
• nonswimmer

  nounC1
  /ˌnɒnˈswɪmə/A person who cannot swim or who does not swim.

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