non-conventional
UK/ˌnɒnkənˈvɛnʃənəl/US/'nɒnkənv'enʃənl/
Definitions
adj.
Not following traditional or standard practices
非常规的,非传统的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivednon-not
+
conventionaltogether, with
=non-conventional
non- (not) + conventional = "not conventional." A neutral variant of unconventional; often used of energy and resources (non-conventional gas).
Common Collocations
- 1.non-conventional approach非常规方法
- 2.non-conventional method非常规方式
- 3.non-conventional thinking非常规思维
Example Sentences
- 1.
The firm explores non-conventional sources of energy.