non-

1. a prefix meaning “not,” freely used as an English formative, usually with a simple negative force as implying mere negation or absence of something (rather than the opposite or reverse of it, as often expressed by un- ¹ ): nonadherence; noninterference; nonpayment; nonprofessional .

non-

prefix

1. indicating negation

   nonexistent

2. indicating refusal or failure

   noncooperation

3. indicating exclusion from a specified class of persons or things

   nonfiction

4. indicating lack or absence, esp of a quality associated with what is specified

   nonobjective

   nonevent

Word History and Origins

Origin of non-¹

A prefix representing the Latin adverb nōn “not”

Word History and Origins

Origin of non-¹

from Latin nōn not

Example Sentences

Now they number ten and are around "80% non binary or other".

From BBC

Jonathan Tippins from Barry said: "As a Welsh speaker I am happy to watch the Rugby on S4C, but I always watch the sport with non Welsh speaking friends and family, so reluctantly I’ve paid for TNT."

From BBC

“U me and Kathy are only ones. It got killed and donated to non profit if anyone asks.”

From Los Angeles Times

“We are a non profit 😳🤣🤣🤣,” Silva responded.

From Los Angeles Times

These voters include, particularly, young men, Black men, Hispanic men, college-educated suburban women, and non–college educated white women.

From Slate