nonword

noun

non·word | \ ˌnän-ˈwərd

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Definition of nonword

: a word that has no meaning, is not known to exist, or is disapproved

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Researchers conducted online surveys in which Americans rated the humor value of 120,000 words and nonwords, then used computers to analyze the data. — Matthew Hutson, Science | AAAS, "Bejesus! A cockamamie AI can predict which craptacular words you’ll find funny," 17 June 2019 But critics say the name will teach children a nonword. — Melissa Gray, CNN, "Crayola's new color name draws criticism," 15 Sep. 2017

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