nondog en · NOUN
Etymology
From non- + dog.
Meanings
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That which is not a dog.
In essence, without the notion of nondog qualities against which to compare inequalities, we could have no concept of dog.
2004, Julie Yingling, A lifetime of communication: transformation through relational dialogues:Thus, for example, we can divide the class of mammals into dogs and nondogs.
1980, Alfred Lee Baldwin, Theories of child development:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nondogs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |