non

pos>pref. [ L. non, OL. noenu, noenum, fr. neoenum, lit., not one. See None. ] A prefix used in the sense of not; un-; in-; as in nonattention, or non-attention, nonconformity, nonmetallic, nonsuit. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ The prefix non- may be joined to the leading word by means of a hyphen, or, in most cases, the hyphen may be dispensed with. The list of words having the prefix non- could easily be lengthened. [ 1913 Webster ]

prop. n. The Fate who spins the thread of life; counterpart of Greek Clotho. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. 1. Want of ability. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Law) An exception taken against a plaintiff in a cause, when he is unable legally to commence a suit. [ 1913 Webster ]

adj. not capable of absorbing or soaking up (liquids). Opposite of absorbent. [ Narrower terms: repellent, resistant ] [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. A neglect or refusal to accept. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. (Chem.) Destitute of acid properties; hence, basic; metallic; positive; -- said of certain atoms and radicals. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Want of acquaintance; the state of being unacquainted. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Refusal of acquiescence; failure to yield or comply. [ 1913 Webster ]