nonconference
- noun
- /nɒnˈkɒnfərəns/
- Informal
:
reunión informal
- Many researchers prefer a nonconference because it encourages open discussion and networking.
Examples
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We had a casual nonconference at the café yesterday.
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The team decided to hold a nonconference to brainstorm ideas in a relaxed setting.
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Instead of a formal event, the organizers planned a nonconference for community members to share experiences.
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A nonconference allows for open discussion without formalities.
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The basketball team held several practices throughout the summer, but they also played a few nonconference games to prepare for the upcoming season.
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Due to the scheduling conflicts, the coach decided to organize a nonconference meeting with the parents to discuss the team's goals.
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The players enjoyed a casual get-together last weekend, which was more of a nonconference gathering than a formal event.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
A group of people who come together for a planned purpose or to be social
203
1.0
A meeting of people for a social or special purpose
46
1.9
A small informal meeting for people to talk and spend time together
23
4.1
A short private meeting to talk about plans
13
3.5
A planned informal meeting for people with the same interests, often arranged online
9
3.3
An informal meeting to share news and updates
7
2.7
An event where people meet to talk and spend time together
1
7.3
A meeting where people choose the topics and lead sessions
1
7.9
A casual group conversation without a set topic
How Formal
47
7.3
- Formal
∞
3.0
∞
1.0
- Informal
- Informal
269
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
nonconference = conference (transparent) = non + conference
The negating prefix 'non-' simply means 'not' and combined with 'conference' yields the straightforward meaning 'not a conference' (an informal gathering).
Etymology
The word nonconference combines non- 'not' and conference 'a formal meeting', so as a noun it means an informal gathering that is 'not an official conference'.