English Explanatory Dictionary

non-op

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Nonoperational; not functioning.
  2. Nonoperative; not using or requiring surgical treatment.
  3. Having chosen not to undergo sex reassignment surgery.
  4. Nonoperating; not directly involved in the mechanical operation of trains.
noun
  1. A transsexual or transgender person who has chosen not to undergo sex reassignment surgery.
  2. A nonoperator; a rail worker not directly involved in the mechanical operation of trains.

Pronunciation

/nɒnˈɒp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-non-op.wav

Word forms

non-op nonop non-ops

Etymology

From non- + op (“an operation; an operator; operational; operative; operating”).

Synonyms

no-op
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