/nɒn/ (non) /noʊn/ (noɳ)

Definitions

1. prefix

denoting the absence or negation of something

“nonverbal communication refers to the way people interact with each other without using spoken language.”

2. noun

a person who has not yet been a member of a particular group or class, especially a non-smoker or a non-drinker

“The non was invited to join the club.”

3. noun

a person or thing that is not specified or identified

“The non in the photo has not been identified yet.”

4. adverb

not or to a lesser degree

“The cake is non-edible due to the poisonous ingredient.”

5. adverb

not in an official or recognized way

“The non-official meeting was held in secret.”