Non-starter
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Non-starter is a noun meaning Someone or something who was listed to start in a race, but did not start in the race.
Meaning
Someone or something who was listed to start in a race, but did not start in the race.
More Meanings
- Something that is destined to fail from the outset; an impractical scheme.
- (idiomatic) An idea or argument that cannot be sensibly debated.
Example Sentences
Whatever is decided, it is clear that Crossrail 2 must be regarded as a non-starter for the foreseeable future.
Word Forms
- non-starters
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nothing, nonstarter, non-runner, no-goer, nogoer, nonperformer.
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