Meaning

2 senses

  1. (not comparable)Not metallic.

  2. (not comparable)Of, relating to, or having the properties of a nonmetal.

More definitions
  • not containing or resembling or characteristic of a metal

Origin

From non- + metallic. Ancient Greek μέτᾰλλον (métăllon)der.

From non- + metallic.

Ancient Greek μέτᾰλλον (métăllon)der.

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Synonyms

1 synonyms
Close in meaning
  • not containing or resembling or characteristic of a metal:nonmetal

Antonyms

1 antonyms
metallic

See also

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