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单词 nontraditional
释义

nontraditional

adjective

non·​tra·​di·​tion·​al ˌnän-trə-ˈdish-nəl How to pronounce nontraditional (audio)
-ˈdi-shə-nᵊl
: not following or conforming to tradition : not adhering to past practices or conventions : not traditional
a nontraditional family
nontraditional students
nontraditional menu items
Many use nontraditional teaching techniques, and they deliberately draw their students from beyond traditional neighborhood boundaries … Thomas Toch
nontraditionally adverb
… to learn how to build and sell cars nontraditionally Michael Schrage

Synonyms

  • broad-minded
  • liberal
  • nonconventional
  • nonorthodox
  • open-minded
  • progressive
  • radical
  • unconventional
  • unorthodox
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Pitoniak sees this funding as an opportunity for apprentices in both traditional and nontraditional industries. Detroit Free Press, 24 Aug. 2022 That belief is the reason the Dolphins had a team outing Thursday night, and it’s the reason Miami’s locker room has a nontraditional setup this season. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2022 The hotel industry views the rise of nontraditional shifts as an advantage compared with other industries because many hotels are open around the clock. Austen Hufford, WSJ, 31 Aug. 2022 By committing to digital and creative literacy, specifically in underrepresented communities and among nontraditional candidates, Adobe continues to give opportunities to individuals who might not otherwise find them. Diane Herbst, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 Another entry in the nontraditional vibrator category, this one's modeled to look like an adorable little bunny. Gear Team, WIRED, 27 Aug. 2022 Hybrid homeschools, many of which have distinct pedagogical or religious affiliations in addition to their nontraditional schedules, attract like-minded parents. Mike Mcshane, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 Washington is no stranger to nontraditional platforms. Naveen Kumar, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Aug. 2022 His remarks condemning nontraditional marriages received a standing ovation from the crowd. Ella Lee, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

nontraditional

adjective

as in unconventional
not bound by traditional ways or beliefs a nontraditional couple who are planning a very unconventional wedding

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • unconventional
  • modern
  • nonconventional
  • contemporary
  • liberal
  • progressive
  • radical
  • unorthodox
  • advanced
  • nonorthodox
  • permissive
  • open-minded
  • broad-minded
  • lenient
  • tolerant
  • impartial
  • extreme
  • forbearing
  • unbiased
  • large-minded
  • indulgent
  • objective

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • traditional
  • conventional
  • conservative
  • orthodox
  • stodgy
  • rigid
  • hidebound
  • nonprogressive
  • hard
  • strict
  • old-fashioned
  • dogmatic
  • doctrinal
  • dogmatical
  • bigoted
  • intolerant
  • reactionary
  • blinkered
  • unreconstructed
  • narrow-minded
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