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The puzzle used a nonstandard rule.
What does Nonstandard mean?
Nonstandard means not following the usual standard.
Dictionary definition
Not following the usual, accepted, or standard form.
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non · stan · derd · strongest beat: stan
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WordNonstandard.
Partadjective.
MeaningNonstandard means not following the usual standard.
ExampleExample: The puzzle used a nonstandard rule.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- non · stan · derd
- Strongest beat
- stan
- Ending
- derd
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on stan.
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standard
Usual or accepted.
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