Nontraditional
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Nontraditional is an adjective meaning Not traditional; not related to tradition, untraditional.
Meaning
Not traditional; not related to tradition, untraditional.
More Meanings
- Innovative; new; daring.
Example Sentences
While this year’s list of top names includes some traditionals — Matthew and Michael for boys, for instance, and Emily and Anna for girls — the nontraditional names are still the overwhelming favorites.
After fourteen years of marriage, my wife and I agreed that in spite of our love for each other, her desire for a traditional marriage and my desire for non-traditional relationships meant that our differences were irreconcilable and divorce inevitable.
Word Forms
- non-traditional
Synonyms for nontraditional
Depending on context, synonyms include untraditional.
Antonyms for nontraditional
Common opposites include traditional.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include untraditional, unconventional, nonconventional, conventional, traditional, non-traditional.
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