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noncontact

/ˌnɑːnˈkɑːn.tækt/
non · con · tact
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• adjective

1

Operating, measuring, or functioning without directly touching a surface, object, or person (of a sensor, thermometer, or payment method).

Example

"The clinic uses an infrared noncontact thermometer to screen patients quickly at the entrance."

2

Not involving or permitting physical touching or collision between players (especially of a sport or athletic drill).

Example

"The recovering quarterback was cleared to participate in noncontact drills during Wednesday's practice."

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• Rhymes for noncontact

• Nearby Words

nonconsensually
nonconstantly
nonconstructive
noncontact
noncontagious
noncontractual
noncontroversial

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Noncontact. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/noncontact
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