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Idiomatic vs Nonidiomatic - What's the difference?

idiomatic | nonidiomatic |

As adjectives the difference between idiomatic and nonidiomatic

is that idiomatic is pertaining or conforming to the mode of expression characteristic of a language while nonidiomatic is not idiomatic.

idiomatic

English

Alternative forms

* idiomatick (obsolete)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Pertaining or conforming to the mode of expression characteristic of a language.
  • Resembling or characteristic of an idiom.
  • Using many idioms.
  • (music) Parts or pieces which are written both within the natural physical limitations of the instrument and human body and, less so or less often, the styles of playing used on specific instruments.

    • Antonyms

    * unidiomatic

    Related terms

    * idiom * idiomatical * idiomatically * idiomaticity

    References

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    nonidiomatic

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Not idiomatic.
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