English Words Starting With N

• nontaster

  nounLow
  /ˌnɒnˈteɪ.stə/A person who has a genetically determined inability to taste certain bitter compounds, such as PROP (6-n-propylthiouracil).
• nonterminating decimal

  nounLow
  /ˌnɒnˈtɜː.mɪ.neɪ.tɪŋ ˈdɛs.ɪ.məl/A decimal representation of a real number that continues infinitely without reaching a fixed ending point or a repeating pattern of digits.
• nonunion

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˌnɒnˈjuːnjən/Not belonging to, being a member of, or involving a labor union. Can also mean 'not joined together'.
• nonunion shop

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌnɒnˈjuːnjən ʃɒp/A workplace where employees are not represented by a labor union.
• nonunionism

  nounC2
  /ˌnɒnˈjuːnɪənɪz(ə)m/The principles, policies, or practice of opposing labour unions or collective bargaining.
• nonuser

  nounLow
  /ˌnɒnˈjuːzə/A person who does not use a particular thing, especially drugs or alcohol, or a product/service.
• nonverbal communication

  nounB2
  /ˌnɒnˈvɜː.bəl kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/The process of conveying meaning or sending a message without using spoken words.
• nonviolence

  nounC1
  /ˌnɒnˈvaɪələns/The practice of achieving goals through peaceful means, refusing to use physical force.
• nonvoter

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌnɒnˈvəʊtə/A person who does not vote or is not eligible to vote in an election.
• nonwhite

  adjectivenounLow
  /ˌnɒnˈwaɪt/A person who is not a member of the white racial group; belonging to or characteristic of such people.
• nonword

  nounLow
  /ˈnɒn.wɜːd/A sequence of letters or sounds that is not a real word in a given language.
• nonyl alcohol

  nounVery low
  /ˈnəʊnɪl ˈælkəhɒl/A fatty alcohol with nine carbon atoms, used primarily as a chemical intermediate and surfactant.
• non–nuclear weapon state

  nounC1-C2
  /ˌnɒn ˌnjuːkliə ˈwepən steɪt/A sovereign state that does not possess, control, or develop nuclear weapons, as defined by international treaties like the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
• noob

  nounMedium
  /nuːb/A person who is new to and inexperienced in a particular activity, especially online gaming or internet culture.
• noodge

  verb-ambitransitiveLow
  /nuːdʒ/to pester, nag, or complain persistently.
• noodle

  nounB1
  /ˈnuːdl/A long, thin, strip of dough made from flour, water, and often eggs, typically cooked in boiling water and served in soups or with sauces.
• noodlehead

  nounLow (informal, somewhat dated)
  /ˈnuːd(ə)lhɛd/A foolish or silly person.
• noodling

  nounverbC1/C2
  /ˈnuːd(ə)lɪŋ/The act of improvising or playing casually on a musical instrument, often in a meandering, experimental way; also refers to aimless or playful thinking.
• noogie

  nounLow
  /ˈnuːɡi/The act of rubbing one's knuckles roughly on another person's head, causing discomfort.
• noogoora burr

  nounVery low
  /ˌnuːˈɡʊərə ˈbɜː/A specific species of invasive weed (Xanthium strumarium) native to Australia, characterized by its burr-like seed pods that cling to animals and clothing.

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